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OK HB1089

Bill

Status

Passed

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bob Culver

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma horse racing law (3A O.S. 2021, Section 267) to remove "reception" from the list of items organization licensees must negotiate with horsemen's representatives, leaving only "simulcast transmission" as a required negotiation topic

  • Organization licensees must still negotiate with official horsemen's representatives on race meeting conditions, distribution of commissions and purses, off-track wagering, and participant welfare and benefits

  • Horsemen may opt out of representation by filing written notice with the track's horsemen's bookkeeper; if more than 50% of a single breed's horsemen opt out, the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission may hold an election for an alternate representative

  • Official horsemen's representative organizations and breed organizations receiving funding must provide annual complete financial accounting to the Commission

  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Amusements and sports; horse racing; organization licensees; negotiate; covenant; effective date.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/06/2025

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Business and Insurance4/1/2025
Agriculture2/4/2025
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight2/4/2025

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