Legislation - HB1240

Altering the definition of "sporting event" for purposes of provisions of law governing sports wagering to include historical horse races; authorizing certain sports wagering facility licensees to accept wagers on historical horse races that are made by an individual physically present and subject to certain limitations; providing for the distribution of proceeds from sports wagering on historical horse races; submitting the Act to a referendum of the qualified voters of the State; etc.

Committees

Original:: Ways and Means; Appropriations

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0639

Introduced in a prior session as: HB1048 Session: 2025 Regular Session

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2026

Contingency - on a referendum

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/11/2026 Legislative Date 2/11/2026 Action First Reading Ways and Means and Appropriations Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Sports Wagering - Wagers on Historical Horse Races - Authorization Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/12/2026 Legislative Date 2/12/2026 Action Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/11/2026	2/11/2026	First Reading Ways and Means and Appropriations
			Text - First - Sports Wagering - Wagers on Historical Horse Races - Authorization
House	2/12/2026	2/12/2026	Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)

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