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FL S1564
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nick DiCeglie
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AI Summary
- Thoroughbred permitholders in Florida would be allowed to elect not to conduct live racing or games, rather than being required to do so, while retaining their permits, pari-mutuel facility status, slot machine license eligibility, and cardroom license eligibility
- Thoroughbred permitholders operating a slot machine facility or cardroom must continue offering a full schedule of live racing until they formally notify the Florida Gaming Control Commission of their intent to stop, with such notice not valid unless delivered on or after July 1, 2027, and the cessation date no earlier than 3 years after notice
- Transfer or reissuance of thoroughbred horse racing permits to change racetrack locations would be authorized upon commission approval, eliminating the current requirement for county referendum elections
- The not-for-profit corporation holding a converted quarter horse racing permit may relocate to a different county previously authorized for pari-mutuel wagering, and 4 of its 11 board members would be designated by the commission rather than the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' Association
- Pari-mutuel permitholders may lease facilities of any other valid permit holder or a thoroughbred training facility within a 50-mile radius (expanded from 35 miles), though a relocated thoroughbred permitholder may not operate a cardroom at a leased training facility
Legislative Description
Thoroughbred Permitholders
Last Action
Introduced
1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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