H 273 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act extending simulcasting and live horse racing authorization

This bill extends the authorization for a Suffolk County horse racing facility to operate live races and simulcast betting until July 31, 2024, rather than the previous expiration date of July 31, 2023. The legislation achieves this by amending multiple sections of existing state laws to update the expiration dates and repealing the specific language that set the original 2023 deadline. Additionally, the bill includes provisions ensuring that any simulcast broadcasts comply with federal interstate racing laws and requires approval from the New England Horsemen's Association for races originating from states with different regulatory requirements.
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
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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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

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Tackey Chan
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