An Act regulating horse racing, simulcasting and wagering
This bill establishes a new chapter in the Massachusetts General Laws to regulate horse racing, simulcasting, and wagering under the authority of the state gaming commission. It creates specific definitions for industry terms like pari-mutuel wagering and exotic bets while repealing previous chapters related to horse racing to consolidate oversight. The legislation aims to preserve the horse racing industry by ensuring efficient operations and maintaining the integrity of the wagering process.
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
Adrian Madaro
DDemocratic
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