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NJ S3621

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Sarlo

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows New Jersey thoroughbred racetracks (Monmouth Park and Meadowlands) to reduce minimum annual race dates from 50 to 25 if the State fails to appropriate the required horse racing purse subsidy or with written consent from the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association

  • Permits reduction to 40 minimum race dates if the State appropriates between $5 million and $10 million for thoroughbred purse subsidies, rather than the full $10 million required under current law

  • Current law requires $20 million annually in State horse racing purse subsidies, with $10 million allocated to thoroughbred racing

  • Maintains existing requirement that Monmouth Park and Meadowlands together schedule at least 141 thoroughbred race dates annually under normal circumstances

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Reduces minimum number of annually required thoroughbred horse racing dates under certain circumstances.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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