New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A09432

Introduced
1/6/26  
Refer
1/6/26  
Refer
1/7/26  
Report Pass
1/20/26  
Report Pass
1/20/26  
Refer
1/20/26  
Report Pass
1/28/26  
Refer
1/28/26  

Caption

Relates to welfare, medical, and retirement plans provided by a horsemen's organization in the absence of contractual obligations; provides that in the absence of a contract between the licensed harness racing corporation or association and the representative horsemen's organization, the previous contract shall be automatically extended for a one-time period of twelve months commencing from the date that the previously negotiated contract expired.

Impact

The implications of A09432 could result in increased stability for horsemen's organizations by ensuring that they have continued financial support for welfare and retirement benefits, even when formal contracts are not in place. This could strengthen the welfare provisions for participants in racing activities, promoting better living and working conditions for those involved. Moreover, by tying funding to video lottery gaming revenue, the bill potentially ties the economic viability of these welfare plans directly to the performance of the gaming industry.

Summary

Bill A09432 seeks to amend existing racing and pari-mutuel wagering laws concerning welfare, medical, and retirement plans offered by horsemen's organizations. The core provision of the bill is to ensure that in the absence of a contractual agreement between a licensed harness racing corporation or association and the representative horsemen's organization, a previous contract shall be automatically extended for a duration of twelve months following the expiration of that contract. This is significant in safeguarding the provisions related to welfare and retirement during transitional periods without explicit contract negotiations.

Contention

Potential points of contention surrounding this bill may arise from differing views on the reliance on previous contracts as automatic extensions. Critics might argue that this provision could create complacency within horsemen's organizations to negotiate improved terms, as they could rely on the previous agreement indefinitely. Additionally, there might be debates regarding any associated financial implications for racing corporations, particularly in terms of the obligations to fund these welfare programs without new contractual negotiations. Stakeholders interested in reforming welfare programs may view the bill as either a necessary safeguard or as an impediment to advancing more comprehensive welfare benefits over time.

Companion Bills

NY S08787

Same As Relates to welfare, medical, and retirement plans provided by a horsemen's organization in the absence of contractual obligations; provides that in the absence of a contract between the licensed harness racing corporation or association and the representative horsemen's organization, the previous contract shall be automatically extended for a one-time period of twelve months commencing from the date that the previously negotiated contract expired.

Previously Filed As

NY S08787

Relates to welfare, medical, and retirement plans provided by a horsemen's organization in the absence of contractual obligations; provides that in the absence of a contract between the licensed harness racing corporation or association and the representative horsemen's organization, the previous contract shall be automatically extended for a one-time period of twelve months commencing from the date that the previously negotiated contract expired.

NY A08206

Relates to welfare, medical, and retirement plans provided by a horsemen's organization in the absence of contractual obligations; provides in the absence of a contract between the licensed harness racing corporation or association and the representative horsemen's organization, the state gaming commission shall require such corporation or association to pay to the horsemen's organization an amount determined in accordance with the previously negotiated contract for welfare, medical, or retirement plans, including any associated costs, provided by the horsemen's organization to participants in racing at the licensed harness racing facility; provides the amounts shall be paid monthly from the horsemen's gross purse enhancement amount from video lottery gaming.

NY S02612

Relates to welfare, medical, and retirement plans provided by a horsemen's organization in the absence of contractual obligations; provides in the absence of a contract between the licensed harness racing corporation or association and the representative horsemen's organization, the state gaming commission shall require such corporation or association to pay to the horsemen's organization an amount determined in accordance with the previously negotiated contract for welfare, medical, or retirement plans, including any associated costs, provided by the horsemen's organization to participants in racing at the licensed harness racing facility; provides the amounts shall be paid monthly from the horsemen's gross purse enhancement amount from video lottery gaming.

NY S05756

Creates a transparency database for contracted not-for-profit organizations; provides such database will include those that are in the process of being approved for contracts, that have received certificates of approval, are approved for contracts, have received renewal contracts, or have been the recipient of fully-executed contracts with the state of New York.

NY S09761

Relates to provisions governing contracting between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations including new, renewal, and extension contracts.

NY A10741

Relates to provisions governing contracting between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations including new, renewal, and extension contracts.

NY SB600

To Regulate Contracts; To Mandate Contractual Provisions For Certain Contracts; And To Clarify Proper Jurisdiction For Certain Contacts.

NY S05048

Relates to contractual liability insurance policies; provides that each provider may maintain a maximum of five service contract reimbursement insurance policies insuring its service contracts actively offered.

NY A00979

Relates to contractual liability insurance policies; provides that each provider may maintain a maximum of five service contract reimbursement insurance policies insuring its service contracts actively offered.

NY A07616

Relates to provisions governing contracting between state agencies and not-for-profit organizations including new, renewal, and extension contracts and advance payments and interest for such contracts; repeals provisions relating to interest payments.

Similar Bills

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