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NY S01059

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Bonacic

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "racing" in the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law to specify use of horses registered with a recognized breed registry as standardbred (harness) horses
  • Requires that standardbred horses be attached to a sulky, carriage, or similar vehicle rather than mounted by a jockey
  • Removes language that previously prohibited horse racing with jockey-mounted horses from the statutory definition
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to harness racing.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2018
Racing, Gaming and Wagering1/3/2018
Rules6/21/2017
Racing, Gaming and Wagering1/12/2017
Codes1/6/2017

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