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89th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Tuesday, November 10, 2026

HSB 641: HSB 641

Became HF 2378 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill concerns horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering under the control of the racing and gaming commission.7 provides that the racing and gaming commission shall regulate the purse structure for race meetings. The bill provides that of purse moneys dedicated for thoroughbred racing, percent, and not percent, shall be distributed to an organization representing owners of thoroughbred race horses.27A creates an Iowa race horse aftercare organization assistance fund in the state treasury under the control of the racing and gaming commission.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named February 1, 2022

  • Rep. Mike Sexton (R)
  • Rep. Dennis M. Cohoon (D)
  • Rep. Thomas Jay Moore (R) · tom.moore@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 1 against

For: Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (IHBPA); Iowa Harness Horsemen's Association; Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association

Against: Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino

In plain words

  1. February 1, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
  2. February 1, 2022House subcommittee named: Sexton, Cohoon, Moore and T
  3. February 8, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. February 9, 2022Approved by the House committee
  5. February 9, 2022Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2378

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Tuesday, November 10, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/89/HSB641