Massachusetts S280 seeks to protect horses by banning horse racing and related activities.
Massachusetts S280 aims to protect horses by prohibiting horse racing and related activities in the state. The bill bans the conduct of any horse racing or racing meetings where betting occurs, effective January 1, 2027. It also prohibits the Massachusetts Gaming Commission from accepting or approving any applications for racing dates for horse racing. The bill further mandates that no new racing licenses for running horse or thoroughbred racing, nor new simulcasting licenses, shall be considered or approved, except for a renewal application by the racing licensee in Norfolk County as of.
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