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CA AB2536

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Blanca Rubio

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the waiver allowing new satellite wagering facilities within 20 miles of existing facilities or racetracks from the northern zone only to statewide applicability
  • Reduces the maximum number of jointly-licensed satellite wagering facilities for the 1a and 5th District Agricultural Associations from three to two
  • Eliminates the requirement for the Department of Food and Agriculture to conduct a one-year test at proposed satellite wagering sites to assess impact on parimutuel revenues and attendance
  • Authorizes fairs to contract for satellite wagering facility operation with racing associations licensed for thoroughbred meetings or simulcast wagering anywhere in the state, rather than only within the northern zone

Legislative Description

Horse racing: satellite wagering facilities: authorizations.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on G.O.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Organization3/9/2026

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