IN HB1196

Legislative Description

Indiana horse racing commission. Requires the Indiana horse racing commission (IHRC) to adopt rules establishing the confidentiality of personal information on license applications. Prohibits a veterinarian appointed by the IHRC or employed by a permit holder from providing treatment, except in case of emergency, for a horse of the same breed registered for racing on the track of the veterinarian's employment, and prohibits an owner or trainer from paying compensation to a veterinarian for prohibited treatment. Provides that the IHRC may suspend an individual following a positive test of a horse for a foreign substance, abnormal levels of a natural substance, or impermissible medications. Authorizes the IHRC to approve and accept proof of financial responsibility from a permit holder before the beginning of a horse racing meeting in an alternative manner to posting a bond. Changes references to the secretary of the IHRC to the executive director of the IHRC. Provides for the testing of biological samples other than the blood, urine, and saliva of a horse. Makes changes to the appointment of members on breed development advisory committees. Provides that each horsemen's association, certain licensees, and any association for backside benevolence shall submit to an audit by an independent public accountant and submit the report to the IHRC. Provides that certain funds distributed to the breed development fund for thoroughbreds shall be distributed to the Indiana sired horses program. Makes technical corrections.

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