HORSE RACING PROGRAM TRAINING & OWNERSHIP

SB 251 prohibits the practice of "program ownership" and "program training" in New Mexico horse racing, where individuals falsely list themselves as owners or trainers in official race programs while the actual owner or trainer remains undisclosed. It directly affects horse owners, trainers, and racetracks that use such deceptive practices to circumvent licensing requirements. The bill amends licensing rules to grant the State Racing Commission authority to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses for anyone engaging in these prohibited activities. This creates a concrete policy change by requiring transparency in official race documentation and enforcing accountability through licensing consequences.