Bill > A06034

This bill amends the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law to specifically limit harness racing to only standardbred horses. The legislation modifies the definition of "racing" to require that horses participating in harness racing be registered with a recognized breed registry as standardbreds and be attached to a sulky, carriage, or similar vehicle. This means that only standardbred horses pulling a sulky will be considered legal for harness racing, effectively narrowing the scope of what qualifies as harness racing. The bill clarifies that horses ridden by jockeys or not meeting these specific breed and vehicle requirements would not be considered harness racing under this law. The change aims to provide a more precise and restrictive definition of harness racing, potentially impacting how races are conducted and which horses can participate in such events. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6034