An Act to revitalize agriculture, conditioning and simulcasting

This bill creates a new State Racing Board within the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to oversee live horse racing and simulcasting. The board will consist of three members appointed by the governor, including at least one licensed veterinarian with equine experience, who will be responsible for regulating pari-mutuel wagering and off-track betting. Key provisions establish strict conflict-of-interest rules for board members, require them to have significant administrative experience, and define their duties to administer related laws while serving as a host racing commission. The legislation also updates legal definitions to clarify what constitutes illegal gaming and formally establishes the new board's role in enforcing regulations for racing facilities.