HB 105 Florida House · 2025 Regular Session

Pari-mutuel Wagering

Summary

Pari-mutuel Wagering; Revises provisions related to pari-mutuel wagering including thoroughbred permitholders, live racing, awards, purses, handle, eligibility, transfer of funds, conversion of permits, transfers of permits, thoroughbred racing centers, & licenses.

Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 6, 2025 Last action Jun 16, 2025

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What changed between versions

H 105 c1 → H 105 c2 · 9 edits

MAJOR

The bill was substantially expanded from 6 pages to 38 pages, transforming from a focused amendment about thoroughbred racing permits into a comprehensive overhaul of Florida's pari-mutuel wagering and horse racing regulatory framework. The changes include new provisions for thoroughbred training centers, revised award distribution rules, updated slot machine licensing requirements, and expanded regulatory oversight for the Florida Gaming Control Commission.

Scope change

The bill's scope significantly expanded from primarily addressing thoroughbred permitholders' ability to opt out of live racing to encompassing broader pari-mutuel wagering regulations, thoroughbred training center licensing, and comprehensive amendments to multiple existing statutes including sections 550.01215, 550.0951, 550.26165, 550.3345, 550.625, 550.6305, 551.104, 571.265, and others.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the bill title from focusing on thoroughbred permitholders to pari-mutuel wagering, indicating a broader regulatory scope

Added record-keeping requirements for associations and the Florida Gaming Control Commission

Repealed section 550.2625 relating to minimum purse requirements and section 550.625 relating to intertrack wagering purses and breeders' awards

Added requirements for awards to be paid at uniform rates pursuant to a published plan in the Florida Administrative Register

ELIGIBILITY

Added provisions for thoroughbred training centers, including licensing requirements and restrictions on certain licenses

Modified eligibility requirements for thoroughbred permitholders to be guest tracks and host tracks for intertrack wagering and simulcasting

FISCAL

Added requirements for specific funds to be deposited in designated accounts and provisions for adjusting funding caps for breeding seasons

ENFORCEMENT

Added provisions for the commission to adopt emergency rules and underpayment requirements for permitholders

DEFINITION

Added definition of 'commission' in section 571.265 and revised the entity responsible for approving changes to live racing minimums

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Committee

Apr 24, 2025

Committee

Bill referred to House Calendar

lower

Mar 20, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported out of Commerce Committee

lower

Mar 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

Favorable with CS by Commerce Committee

lower

Mar 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

PCS added to Commerce Committee agenda

lower

Feb 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

Now in Commerce Committee

lower

Feb 11, 2025

Committee

Referred to Commerce Committee

lower

Feb 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported out of Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

lower

Feb 5, 2025

Lower · Passed

Favorable with CS by Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

lower

Jan 29, 2025

Lower · Passed

Added to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee agenda

lower

Jan 15, 2025

Lower · Passed

Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

lower

Jan 15, 2025

Committee

Referred to Commerce Committee

lower

Jan 15, 2025

Committee

Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee

lower

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