SB1060

Providing WV certified thoroughbred eligibility and increase restricted race caps

Complete·4/1/26

West Virginia SB1060 provides eligibility for West Virginia certified thoroughbreds in restricted races and increases race caps.

West Virginia SB1060 amends the state's horse racing regulations to allow West Virginia certified thoroughbreds to compete in restricted races, starting from May 1, 2026. These horses can now earn purse money in these races. The bill also increases the caps on funding for restricted races, allowing racetracks that did not participate in the West Virginia Thoroughbred Development Fund for at least four years prior to December 31, 1992, to fund these races up to $2 million per year.

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Roll Call Votes

75 Yea

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3 Absent

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History

Apr 1

Senate

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 14

Senate

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal

Mar 14

House

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal