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NJ S5028

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Sarlo

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the minimum number of annual thoroughbred horse racing dates that Monmouth Park and Meadowlands Racetrack permit holders must schedule from 50 to 25, with written consent from the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association
  • Current law requires these two venues to schedule at least 141 thoroughbred race dates annually, but allows reduction to 50 dates with horsemen's association approval
  • The change applies only to thoroughbred racing; standardbred racing minimums at Meadowlands (75 dates) and Freehold Raceway (75 dates) remain unchanged
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Reduces minimum number of annually required thoroughbred horse racing dates from 50 to 25 under certain circumstances.

Budget and Appropriations

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

12/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations12/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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