An Act further regulating thoroughbred breeding

This bill amends state laws to further regulate the thoroughbred horse breeding program in Massachusetts by establishing a system of cash prizes and incentives. It allows the Massachusetts Thoroughbred Breeders Association to distribute bonus money to breeders based on race performance and to offer incentives to stallion owners who keep their animals within the state during the breeding season. The legislation also sets specific rules for determining which horses are considered "Massachusetts-bred" or "accredited" based on where the mare resides, where the foal is raised, and where the stallion stands. Additionally, the bill requires annual reporting on breeding activities and permits the association to use up to 12 percent of its annual funds for advertising and program administration.