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HB347Introduced in the House

AN ACT relating to wagering.

IntroducedHouse Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations

Introduced by William Lawrence, District 70

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amend KRS 230.210 to redefine "receiving track" and "simulcast facility"; amend KRS 230.361 to allow wagering on races previously run at simulcast facilities; amend KRS 230.3615 to establish the minimum wager at a simulcast facility; amend KRS 230.278 to conform; amend KRS 230.380 to allow a track to transfer its ability to establish 1 simulcast facility; prohibit a simulcast facility from being established within 40 miles of a licensed track; require 13.5% of the commission at a simulcast facility to be retained by the track or person owning the simulcast facility.

Where it stands

to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

January 21, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. introduced in House

  2. to Committee on Committees (H)

  3. to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

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