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91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HSB 640: Relating to licenses to conduct pari-mutuel wagering on simultaneously telecast dog races, and including effective date provisions

Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.

What it does

This bill removes the authority of the state racing and gaming commission to issue licenses to conduct pari-mutuel wagering on simultaneously telecast dog races to an entity that has entered into an agreement with the Iowa horsemen’s benevolent and protective association for source market fees. The bill takes effect July 1, 2027. The bill does not otherwise amend or eliminate authorizations for or references in the Code to dog racing H.F. _____ generally or wagering on simultaneously telecast dog races under other licenses.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named January 29, 2026

  • Rep. Hans C. Wilz (R) · hans.wilz@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Jeff Cooling (D) · jeff.cooling@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Jennifer J. Smith (R) · jennifer.smith@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 6 against

For: Animal Rescue League Iowa, Inc.; GREY2K USA Worldwide, Inc.; Humane World for Animals

Against: Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC.; Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (IHBPA); Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association; Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association; Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino; Wild Rose Entertainment, LLC

In plain words

  1. January 29, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
  2. January 29, 2026House subcommittee named: Wilz, H., Cooling and Smith
  3. February 4, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HSB640