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NM SB251

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Antonio Maestas

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits "program training" and "program owning" of racehorses, where a licensed trainer or owner is listed on official race programs but another person actually controls, trains, or owns the horse

  • Adds statutory definitions for "program owner" (licensed owner listed on program for horse actually owned by another person) and "program trainer" (licensed trainer listed on program for horse actually trained by another person)

  • Authorizes the State Racing Commission to refuse, suspend, or revoke licenses for individuals found to have engaged in schemes involving program owners or program trainers

  • Commission may also impose fines and other disciplinary measures when such schemes pose a threat to effective regulation and control of horse racing

  • Amends the Horse Racing Act (Section 60-1A-2 and 60-1A-11 NMSA 1978) to incorporate these new definitions and enforcement provisions

Legislative Description

Horse Racing Program Training & Ownership

Last Action

STBTC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Committees2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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