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SF 2117Died when the session ended · February 4, 2026

Relating to thoroughbred and quarter horse racing seasons

Sponsored by Sen. Mike Pike (R), Sen. Amy Sinclair (R)

Topics:Alcohol, cannabis & gamingState government

Same legislation: HSB 658, HF 2615

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Also covers HSB 658 and HF 2615.

What changed before it passed
Official bill pageLobbyist declarationsOne-pager to print

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 27, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 3, 2026
  3. Done: Senate committeeMarch 19, 2026
  4. Done: Passes the SenateMay 2, 202630–16
  5. Skipped: House committeeSkipped
  6. Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 26, 202686–4
  7. Done: To the GovernorMay 13, 2026
  8. Done: Signed into lawMay 19, 2026

HF 2615 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 2615, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 2615 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Thoroughbred and quarter horse racing seasons must now be held as separate events that do not overlap or happen on the same day. These two types of racing can only be held together during mixed meets if the racetrack in Polk County and the owners' associations agree to it in writing.1

Read the official explanation

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. However, the bill allows mixed meets featuring both breeds if mutually agreed upon in writing by the associations representing the thoroughbred and quarter horse owners and the licensee of the horse racetrack located in Polk county. The bill makes legislative findings related to a recent decision or interpretation of the commission.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed2

Senate subcommittee

Named February 3, 2026. On February 4, 2026 it recommended passage.

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

1 written public comment to its subcommittee: February 11, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§99D.7A

Amends§99D.7

How the Code works3

Lobbying

2 for · 1 against · 4 undecided · Who →

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HSB 658Renumbered

91st General Assembly

SF 2117Cleared committeeSenate companionHF 2615Became lawfrom HSB 658