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New York Senate Bill S09183
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
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New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S09183

Introduced
2/11/26  

Caption

Expands eligibility requirements for horses participating in the three racing levels of the New York Sire Stakes program.

Impact

Should S09183 be enacted, it will have significant implications for the current regulations governing horse racing in New York. By expanding the eligibility criteria, the bill may encourage more local breeders to participate actively in the racing scene. The potential increase in the number of participants could elevate the profile of New York's horse racing events, thereby boosting local economies linked with the racing industry, such as tourism and hospitality sectors. Furthermore, with increased participation, there could be a rise in the total prize money awarded, benefiting owners and trainers in the state.

Summary

Bill S09183 aims to amend the racing and breeding laws of New York by adjusting eligibility requirements for horses participating in the New York Sire Stakes program. The proposed changes are designed to create a more inclusive framework for two-year-old and three-year-old colts and fillies, allowing a broader range of horses to compete in stake events. This reflects an ongoing effort to enhance the state's horse racing industry, ensuring it remains competitive and attractive to breeders and owners alike. The bill emphasizes the importance of state-bred horses and their marketability within New York's racing landscape.

Contention

Despite its potential advantages, S09183 may face opposition from stakeholders who may argue that such changes could dilute the quality of competition. Concerns might arise regarding the standards of horses eligible for the stakes and how these changes could affect the overall reputation of the New York Sire Stakes program. Additional debates may center around the allocation of funds and resources, with some suggesting that expanding eligibility might lead to necessary adjustments in prize distributions to ensure continued support for high-caliber horses and events.

Companion Bills

NY A09234

Same As Expands eligibility requirements for horses participating in the three racing levels of the New York Sire Stakes program.

Previously Filed As

NY A09234

Expands eligibility requirements for horses participating in the three racing levels of the New York Sire Stakes program.

NY HB4347

Gaming: horse racing; Michigan agriculture and equine industry development fund; modify. Amends secs. 2 & 20 of 1995 PA 279 (MCL 431.302 & 431.320). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4346'25

NY HB4346

Gaming: other; allocation of revenue under the lawful internet gaming act to the Michigan agriculture equine industry development fund; remove cap. Amends sec. 15 of 2019 PA 152 (MCL 432.315). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4347'25

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 A07338

Provides exceptions to the three-year prohibition of employment with the New York state gaming commission; excludes starters from the three-year prohibition; allows the commission to provide exceptions during the hiring process.

NY S07704

Provides exceptions to the three-year prohibition of employment with the New York state gaming commission; excludes starters from the three-year prohibition; allows the commission to provide exceptions during the hiring process.

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 S08433

Relates to wagers on certain horse racing events; authorizes agreements between a mobile sports wagering operator, mobile sports wagering licensee, or operator and an entity that possesses a license and that has the authority to conduct pari-mutuel wagering on the form of racing involved in the relevant horse racing event, involving wagers to be made solely by residents of the state of New York while located within New York, and subject to the approval of the commission.

NY AB2792

Horse racing: out-of-state thoroughbred races: New York Stakes.

NY A09432

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.

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