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A 8838

Relates to the New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carrie Woerner

A 8838 relates to the New York Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund, directing state funds and grants to boost NY-bred breeding with oversight and reporting.

PRINT NUMBER 8838A
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Bill Summary · A 8838

Summary of Assembly Bill A 8838 (Relates to the New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund)

Overview

  • Bill number: A 8838
  • Title: Relates to the New York state thoroughbred breeding and development fund
  • Primary sponsor: Carrie Woerner
  • Status: PRINT NUMBER 8838A (amended version)
  • Introduced: June 9, 2025
  • Related companion: S 8351 (Senate)

Purpose and intent

Based on the bill’s title and docket status, A 8838 is intended to address the New York state Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund. The exact changes, expansions, or restructuring proposed for the fund would be detailed in the bill’s text, which is not provided here. The amendment history and printing of an A version (8838A) indicate work to modify provisions or administration of the fund prior to floor consideration.

Key provisions (as indicated by available information)

  • Legislative action history:
    • Referred to Racing and Wagering on June 9, 2025
    • Amend (T) and Recommit to Racing and Wagering on June 10, 2025
    • Print number updated to 8838A on June 10, 2025
  • The bill’s primary focus is the Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund; details such as funding sources, grant programs, eligibility criteria, administration, oversight, and reporting would be defined in the bill text.
  • As typical for this kind of legislation, potential provisions may include:
    • Allocation of state funds to the breeding and development program
    • Eligibility guidelines for breeders, owners, or breeding operations
    • Grants or incentives to promote NY Thoroughbred breeding and development
    • Administrative structure and oversight mechanisms
    • Reporting requirements and performance metrics
    • Possible sunset or evaluation provisions
  • Note: Specific provisions, dollar amounts, timelines, and administrative details cannot be confirmed from the information provided.

Affected parties and impact

  • Directly affected: Thoroughbred breeders and breeding operations in New York; owners and managers of breeding facilities; organizations administering the fund; state racing and wagering authorities.
  • Indirect effects: The New York racing industry’s breeding sector, potential impacts on purse levels, competitiveness of NY-bred horses, and broader economic effects related to employment and agricultural activity connected to breeding and development programs.
  • Fiscal impact: Any changes would involve state budget allocations to the fund and related administrative costs; exact amounts and fiscal implications would be specified in the bill text.

Procedural timeline and next steps

  • June 9, 2025: Introduced and referred to Racing and Wagering
  • June 10, 2025: Amended (T) and Recomitted to Racing and Wagering; print updated to 8838A
  • Companion legislation: S 8351 (Senate) listed as a companion bill
  • Next steps: If advanced, the bill would proceed through committee consideration, potential further amendments, and floor votes in both the Assembly and Senate, followed by any needed gubernatorial action.

Notes

  • This summary reflects the bill’s title, sponsor, status, and legislative actions available in the provided information. The specific substantive provisions of A 8838 will be in the bill text; reading the official bill language is recommended for precise details on funding mechanisms, eligibility, and anticipated outcomes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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