Relating to thoroughbred and quarter horse racing seasons

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 27, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 3, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 17, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 26, 202686–4
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 19, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateMay 2, 202630–16
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 13, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 19, 2026

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What’s in it

This bill relates to thoroughbred and quarter horse racing seasons. The bill strikes a provision requiring, as part of the state racing and gaming commission’s (commission) standards, that thoroughbred and quarter horse racing seasons be run independently unless mutually agreed upon by the associations representing the thoroughbred and quarter horse owners and the licensee of the horse racetrack located in Polk county. Instead, the bill requires that thoroughbred and quarter horse racing seasons be conducted as separate stand-alone meets that do not overlap, that races for the breeds not take place on the same day, and that the racing season for one breed not commence until the season for the other breed has concluded.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

House subcommittee

Named February 3, 2026. On February 11, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Heather Hora REmail
• Rep. Chad Behn REmail
• Rep. Jeff Cooling DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§99D.7A

Amends§99D.7

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