SB 297 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Racing Commission rule relating to thoroughbred racing

This bill authorizes the West Virginia Racing Commission to implement a specific regulatory rule (178 CSR 01) governing thoroughbred racing. It does not create new requirements but finalizes the Commission's existing rule, which was modified to address legislative committee concerns and refiled in 2025. The rule directly affects thoroughbred racing operations and the Commission's regulatory authority. This is a procedural authorization, not a substantive policy change to racing regulations.
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Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Jan 15, 2026
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