A 3711 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires New Jersey Racing Commission develop guidelines on postponement of certain events due to severe weather conditions.

This bill requires the New Jersey Racing Commission to create safety guidelines for postponing horse races during severe weather. It directly affects horse racing events, jockeys, drivers, and horses by mandating postponements when weather poses risks. The guidelines must require postponements for conditions like active thunderstorm/tornado watches within one hour of a race start or heat index above 90°F during the race. The Commission must develop these rules in consultation with the Agriculture and Health Departments. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Introduced Feb 22, 2024 Last action Feb 22, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee
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