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Committee hears industry support and public concern for bill barring nuisance suits against racetracks (House Bill 5652)
Summary
Supporters of House Bill 5652 told the committee the bill would protect long‑standing racetracks and local jobs, while at least one public commenter urged revisions, warning that 'total immunity' for corporations is unfair and that regulatory cuts matter.
The House Committee on Government Operations heard testimony on House Bill 5652, a proposal to limit nuisance suits against racetracks, as supporters described economic contributions and opponents urged revisions to protect residents and retain environmental and health safeguards.
Sponsor Representative Brian Bagole described the bill as intended to “stop those frivolous lawsuits” against long‑standing racetracks. Industry witnesses said the bill would protect lawful, established facilities from being forced out by newcomers. Tiara Hubbard, testifying for the Performance Racing Industry…
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