Loading chat...

MN HF4353

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brad Tabke

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "advance deposit wager" to include wagers on horse races conducted both inside and outside Minnesota, removing the previous restriction to out-of-state races only

  • Distributes source market fees from advance deposit wagering providers with 28% going to standardbred racing tracks and 72% going to Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing tracks

  • Requires at least 50% of source market fees from out-of-state races be set aside for breeders awards and purses, with at least 33% of that amount deposited to the state breeders fund

  • Requires at least 50% of source market fees from in-state races be set aside for purses and paid to purse accounts pursuant to agreements with horsepersons' associations

  • Redirects source market fees to the remaining licensed racetrack if another track's license is revoked or not renewed

Legislative Description

Definition of advance deposit wagering modified, and advance deposit wagering proceeds provided.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce Finance & Policy3/16/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available