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This bill establishes the Racehorse Health and Safety Act of 2025, creating a comprehensive framework for improving horse racing safety and medication control across the United States. The bill repeals the previous Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020 and authorizes states to enter into an interstate compact to develop uniform rules for horse racing. Key provisions include establishing a Racehorse Health and Safety Organization (RHSO) with a nine-member board to oversee three separate scientific medication control committees for Standardbred, Quarter Horse, and Thoroughbred racing. The organization will develop breed-specific medication and safety rules, create uniform standards for testing and medication, and implement a robust enforcement mechanism for rule violations. The bill requires comprehensive safety protocols, including track surface standards, injury reporting, and veterinary oversight, and establishes a disciplinary process with potential sanctions ranging from monetary fines to lifetime bans for serious violations. The legislation aims to improve horse welfare, ensure fair competition, and enhance the integrity of horse racing by creating a standardized, science-based approach to medication control and racetrack safety across participating states, with the full implementation of the act scheduled to occur two years after its enactment or when at least two states join the interstate compact.

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