HF 2779: Relating to authorizations to conduct advance deposit wagering

What it does

This bill relates to authorizations to conduct advance deposit wagering.9D (alternative simulcasting licensure —— horse and dog races) to conduct advance deposit wagering. The bill prohibits an advance deposit wager from being placed via a telephone-type device or other electronic means from a location within five miles of a licensed racetrack enclosure unless the advance deposit wagering operator has entered into an agreement with the racetrack licensee to authorize such wagers. The bill strikes a requirement that the commission authorize the licensee of the horse racetrack located in Polk county to conduct advance deposit wagering.

Senate subcommittee · named April 28, 2026

• Sen. Dan Dawson (R) · dan.dawson@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Tony Bisignano (D) · tony.bisignano@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. David D. Rowley (R) · david.rowley@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against

For: Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (IHBPA); Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association; Wild Rose Entertainment, LLC

In plain words

1. February 25, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Ways and Means committee · as HSB 757
2. February 25, 2026House subcommittee named: Windschitl, Jacoby, Wills and J · as HSB 757
3. March 11, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes · as HSB 757
4. March 26, 2026House subcommittee named: Meggers, Jacoby, Wills and J · as HSB 757
5. April 15, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 757
6. April 15, 2026Committee vote: 24–0 · as HSB 757
7. April 16, 2026Filed in the House
8. April 16, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2779 · as HSB 757
9. April 21, 2026Passed the House, 84–9
10. April 22, 2026Arrived in the Senate
11. April 28, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Dawson, Bisignano and Rowley