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Introduced
12/23/2025
12/23/2025
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
Dead
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to pari-mutuel wagering; amending s. 550.01215, F.S.; authorizing thoroughbred permitholders to elect not to conduct live racing or games; specifying that such permitholders retain certain permits, eligibility, exemptions, and licenses; providing that certain permitholders are eligible to be a guest track; amending s. 550.09515, F.S.; revising penalties for certain permitholders who do not pay tax on handle for live races; removing provisions requiring reissuance of escheated horse permits; amending s. 550.5251, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 551.104, F.S.; revising specified requirements for thoroughbred permitholders who have certain slot machine licenses; amending s. 849.086, F.S.; revising requirements for certain permitholders who have cardroom licenses; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Florida's pari-mutuel wagering laws, primarily by allowing thoroughbred permitholders, who are entities licensed to conduct horse racing, to choose not to hold live racing events or games while still retaining their permits, eligibility for certain licenses like slot machine licenses, and other exemptions. It also revises penalties for permitholders who fail to pay taxes on the "handle," which is the total amount of money wagered on live races, and removes requirements for reissuing permits that have been forfeited due to non-payment. Additionally, the bill adjusts specific requirements for thoroughbred permitholders with slot machine licenses and those operating cardrooms, which are facilities where card games are played, by removing certain obligations related to conducting live racing or games and modifying how cardroom revenue is distributed for purses and awards.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (2)
Commerce Committee (House), Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in Rules (on 03/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/881 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/881/BillText/c2/PDF |
| Analysis - Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/881/Analyses/h0881b.COM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/881/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/881/Analyses/h0881a.IPA.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/881/Amendment/940101/PDF | |
| Analysis - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/881/Analyses/h0881.IPA.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/881/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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