Select Committee pauses moratorium debate after split votes; members debate 3‑year pause on new simulcasting permits
Lawmakers considered a draft moratorium that would bar new historic horse racing (HHR) and simulcasting permits from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029; the committee tabled the measure for further work after motions failed and later held the bill over for additional drafting and stakeholder input.
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The Select Committee on Gaming on Oct. 14 debated a proposed temporary moratorium on new permits for simulcasting and historic horse racing terminals, but members did not immediately adopt the draft and later held it over for additional work.
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