New York S02612 mandates that licensed harness racing corporations or associations must pay horsemen's organizations for welfare, medical, and.

New York S02612 amends the racing, pari-mutuel wagering, and breeding law to ensure that licensed harness racing corporations or associations must compensate horsemen's organizations for welfare, medical, and retirement plans. This compensation is required if there is no existing contract between the parties. The amount to be paid is determined by the terms of a previously negotiated contract. Payments are to be made monthly from the horsemen's gross purse enhancement amount derived from video lottery gaming. This law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York S02612 mandates that licensed harness racing corporations or associations must pay horsemen's organizations for welfare, medical, and.

New York S02612 amends the racing, pari-mutuel wagering, and breeding law to ensure that licensed harness racing corporations or associations must compensate horsemen's organizations for welfare, medical, and retirement plans. This compensation is required if there is no existing contract between the parties. The amount to be paid is determined by the terms of a previously negotiated contract. Payments are to be made monthly from the horsemen's gross purse enhancement amount derived from video lottery gaming. This law takes effect immediately upon enactment.