An Act further regulating thoroughbred breeding
This bill amends Massachusetts law to strengthen financial incentives for breeding thoroughbred horses within the state. It authorizes the Massachusetts Thoroughbred Breeders Association to distribute cash bonuses to breeders and owners based on race performance, while also allowing the association to offer foaling bonuses to mare owners. To qualify for these rewards, the bill establishes specific rules for what counts as a "Massachusetts bred" or "accredited" horse, requiring that foals be born or raised in the state and registered with local authorities. Additionally, the legislation mandates that stallion owners file annual reports detailing breeding activities and limits the association's spending on the program to twelve percent of its annual revenue.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Jun 29, 2023
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tackey Chan
DDemocratic
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