Massachusetts H347 regulates thoroughbred breeding by setting standards for foal registration and incentives for breeders.

Massachusetts H347 amends Chapter 128 to further regulate thoroughbred breeding. It mandates that foals born to mares residing in the commonwealth for at least 90 days, including foaling, be registered as Massachusetts-bred. The bill also allows foals to be recognized as Massachusetts-bred if their mares pass away and cannot breed again. Additionally, it provides incentives to breeders and stallion owners for foals and horses that win races. The Massachusetts Thoroughbred Breeders Association, Inc. is authorized to pay foaling incentives and set percentages for race incentives.

Massachusetts H347 regulates thoroughbred breeding by setting standards for foal registration and incentives for breeders.

Massachusetts H347 amends Chapter 128 to further regulate thoroughbred breeding. It mandates that foals born to mares residing in the commonwealth for at least 90 days, including foaling, be registered as Massachusetts-bred. The bill also allows foals to be recognized as Massachusetts-bred if their mares pass away and cannot breed again. Additionally, it provides incentives to breeders and stallion owners for foals and horses that win races. The Massachusetts Thoroughbred Breeders Association, Inc. is authorized to pay foaling incentives and set percentages for race incentives.