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Relating to licenses to conduct pari-mutuel wagering on simultaneously telecast dog races, and including effective date provisions
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 29, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 29, 2026
- Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary The state racing and gaming commission would no longer be allowed to give out licenses for betting on dog races that are shown on TV at the same time as other races. This change specifically affects groups that have made special fee agreements with the Iowa horsemen’s association. Other types of dog racing licenses and rules would stay the same.1
Read the official explanation
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.
House subcommittee
Named January 29, 2026. On February 4, 2026 it recommended passage.
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Iowa Code it changes
Lobbying
3 for · 6 against · 7 undecided · Who →
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