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NY S08787
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Addabbo
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AI Summary
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Amends the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law to change how welfare, medical, and retirement plans for harness racing participants are handled when contracts expire
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Provides that when no contract exists between a licensed harness racing corporation/association and the representative horsemen's organization, the previously negotiated contract automatically extends for a one-time period of 12 months from the expiration date
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Replaces the prior requirement that the State Gaming Commission determine payment amounts with an automatic contract extension mechanism
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Payments for these plans continue to be funded monthly from the horsemen's gross purse enhancement amount from video lottery gaming
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Takes effect on the same date as the 2025 law (S. 2612-B/A. 8206) it amends relating to horsemen's organization welfare, medical, and retirement plans
Legislative Description
Relates to welfare, medical, and retirement plans provided by a horsemen's organization in the absence of contractual obligations; provides that in the absence of a contract between the licensed harness racing corporation or association and the representative horsemen's organization, the previous contract shall be automatically extended for a one-time period of twelve months commencing from the date that the previously negotiated contract expired.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.70
2/13/2026