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NJ A4043

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alex Sauickie

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $1 million from the General Fund to the New Jersey Racing Commission to establish a five-year grant program for retired horse care

  • Awards $100,000 annually to organizations caring for retired Standardbred horses and $100,000 annually to organizations caring for retired Thoroughbred horses, with a maximum of $200,000 distributed per year

  • Requires grant applicants to be 501(c)(3) nonprofits fully accredited by the Standardbred Transition Alliance, Standardbred Retirement Foundation, or Second Call Thoroughbred Adoption and Placement

  • Limits funding to care for New Jersey-bred horses or horses with at least one New Jersey-bred parent

  • Returns any unexpended funds to the General Fund after the five-year program expires

Legislative Description

Provides $1 million in funding to NJ Racing Commission for five-year grant program for purpose of supporting certain organizations that care for retired horses.

Tourism, Gaming and the Arts

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Tourism, Gaming and the Arts2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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