Provides $1 million in funding to NJ Racing Commission for five-year grant program for purpose of supporting certain organizations that care for retired horses.
This bill appropriates $1 million from the General Fund to establish a five-year grant program administered by the NJ Racing Commission. It provides $100,000 annually to accredited nonprofits caring for retired Standardbred horses and $100,000 to those caring for retired Thoroughbreds, totaling $200,000 per year. To qualify, organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits accredited by specific horse welfare groups (Standardbred Transition Alliance, Standardbred Retirement Foundation, or Second Call Thoroughbred) and demonstrate financial stability, proper horse care practices, and commitment to using funds only for New Jersey-bred horses or their offspring. The program requires annual applications and ends after five years, with unused funds returning to the General Fund.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 12, 2026
Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee
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