Prohibits the use of performance-enhancing drugs in horseracing
This bill prohibits the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in New York State horseracing. It directly affects horse owners, trainers, jockeys, and racing associations by banning the entry of horses under PED influence or the administration of PEDs to horses competing in New York races. Key provisions require accredited labs to test horses (including the winner and one randomly selected horse per race), mandate reporting of violations to the gaming commission, and impose escalating civil penalties: $5,000+ fines and 180-day suspensions for first offenses, increasing to permanent bans for third violations. The law also authorizes civil lawsuits for enforcement and applies immediately to all races occurring after its effective date.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
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Jan 8, 2025
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State
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Linda Rosenthal
DDemocratic
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