SB1296

Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 to remove a provision disqualifying stallions based on ownership and semen transport.

Illinois SB1296 amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 by removing a provision that disqualified standardbred stallions if they were not owned by Illinois residents or if their semen was transported out-of-state. The bill also grants the Director of the Department of Agriculture authority to conduct hearings, administer oaths, and issue subpoenas to enforce the Act. The Director can disqualify stallions and publish notices of such disqualifications in relevant publications. The Act's provisions are not subject to certain administrative procedures but are subject to judicial review.