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IA SSB3002

SB

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

State Government

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission's authority to issue licenses for pari-mutuel wagering on simultaneously telecast dog races to entities with Iowa Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association agreements for source market fees

  • Retains licensing authority for simultaneously telecast horse races while eliminating the dog race simulcasting license option under Code Section 99D.9D

  • Maintains the 2% tax on gross sums wagered exceeding $25 million annually on simulcast horse races, with revenue deposited in the Iowa Horse Racing Fund

  • Does not affect other existing authorizations for dog racing or wagering on simultaneously telecast dog races under different license types

  • Takes effect July 1, 2027

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to licenses to conduct pari-mutuel wagering on simultaneously telecast dog races, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2295.)

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2295.

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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