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AR HB1721
Bill
Status
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matt Brown
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AI Summary
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Prohibits franchise holders and casino licensees from conducting greyhound racing or accepting wagers on live or simulcast greyhound races in Arkansas
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Amends Arkansas Racing Commission authority to remove greyhound racing from permitted pari-mutuel wagering, limiting wagering rules to horse racing only
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Updates the definition of "electronic games of skill" and lottery exclusions to remove references to greyhound racing wagering
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Horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing remain legal and unaffected by this legislation
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Effective date: January 1, 2028; approved March 25, 2025
Legislative Description
To Amend Sections Of The Arkansas Code To Prohibit Greyhound Racing And Simulcasting Of Greyhound Racing.
Last Action
Notification that HB1721 is now Act 394
3/25/2025