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HB39Introduced in the House

AN ACT relating to pari-mutuel wagering.

IntroducedHouse Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations

Introduced by Matthew Lehman, District 67

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amend KRS 230.210 to redefine "pari-mutuel wagering" to place amounts wagered in 1 or more pari-mutuel pools from which winning wagers are paid out in proportion to the individual winning wagers; allow statutory and Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation pari-mutuel pool deductions and adjustments; make pari-mutuel pools available to all patrons on equitable terms, with no advantages given to a particular patron or class of patron.

Where it stands

to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

January 14, 2026

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Bill history

  1. introduced in House

  2. to Committee on Committees (H)

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

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