Bill > A06875

This bill establishes an interstate compact on anti-doping and drug testing standards for standardbred horse racing, specifically permitting the New York State Gaming Commission to participate in a new interstate commission. The compact aims to create more uniform and effective rules regarding drug and medication use in standardbred racing, with the goal of protecting horse health and maintaining racing integrity. Key provisions include creating an interstate commission composed of one delegate from each member state, establishing a collaborative process for developing standardized drug testing rules, and allowing for joint rule-making and enforcement. The compact will require a supermajority vote (80%) of member states to adopt new rules, and each state's racing commission will maintain its existing regulatory powers. The bill specifically limits the compact's application to standardbred racing only, explicitly excluding thoroughbred racing. The compact will become operational when at least two states enact it, and member states can voluntarily contribute to its budget. The commission will have powers to adopt bylaws, establish committees, hire staff, and engage in rule-making processes that include input from industry stakeholders. Importantly, the bill preserves New York's existing racing laws and allows for subsequent state-level rulemaking that can override compact rules.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6875