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WV SB936
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Rucker
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AI Summary
- Defines "West Virginia Certified Thoroughbred" as a thoroughbred horse registered with the West Virginia Thoroughbred Breeders Association that completed six consecutive months of verifiable residence in the state prior to its three-year-old year, with 30 days grace for sales or veterinary services
- Allows West Virginia Certified Thoroughbreds to compete in restricted races for purse money starting May 1, 2026, with accredited thoroughbreds receiving preference over certified thoroughbreds when fields are oversubscribed
- Increases the annual cap on restricted race funding from $1 million to $2 million for thoroughbred racetracks that did not participate in the West Virginia Development Fund for four consecutive years prior to December 31, 1992
- Adjusts the net terminal income threshold at licensed racetracks for inflation, using cumulative inflation from June 30, 2001 to June 30, 2026 as a baseline, with annual adjustments thereafter
- Separates the 1.5% net terminal income distribution so thoroughbred development funds receive proceeds from thoroughbred racetracks and greyhound breeding development funds receive proceeds from greyhound tracks, effective July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Providing WV certified thoroughbred eligibility
Agriculture
Last Action
To Agriculture
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Agriculture2/12/2026
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