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AR HB1721

Bill

Status

Passed

3/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matt Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits franchise holders and casino licensees from conducting greyhound racing or accepting wagers on live or simulcast greyhound races in Arkansas

  • Amends Arkansas Racing Commission authority to remove greyhound racing from permitted pari-mutuel wagering, limiting wagering rules to horse racing only

  • Updates the definition of "electronic games of skill" and lottery exclusions to remove references to greyhound racing wagering

  • Horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing remain legal and unaffected by this legislation

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Insurance & Commerce3/13/2025
Rules3/10/2025

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