HB 1467 — Gambling

hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 the term "illegal gambling";

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 the act;

(h) A summary of actions taken and investigations conducted by the commission, including the number of Pageinvestigations 8that led to criminal charges or an information being filed and the resolution of 131such CODING:criminal case.

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 investigations that led to criminal charges or an information being filed and the resolution of such criminal case.

Paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (2) of sectionPage 16.713,9 Floridaof Statutes,139 areCODING: amended to read:

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 section 16.713, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:

Be an officer, official, employee, or other person with Pageduties 9or ofresponsibilities 131relating CODING:to a gaming operation owned by an Indian tribe that has a valid and active compact with the state;

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 duties or responsibilities relating to a gaming operation owned by an Indian tribe that has a valid and active compact with the state;

Be a registered lobbyist for the executive or legislative branch, except while a commissioner or employee of the commission when officially representing the commission or unlessPage the10 personof registered139 asCODING: a lobbyist for the executive or legislative branch while employed by a state agency as defined in s.

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 unless the person registered as a lobbyist for the executive or legislative branch while employed by a state agency as defined in s.

(b) A person is ineligible for appointment to or employment with the commission if, within the 2 years immediately preceding such appointment or employment, he or she Pageviolated 10paragraph of(a) 131or CODING:solicited or accepted employment with, acquired any direct or indirect interest in, or had any direct or indirect business association, partnership, or financial relationship with, or is a relative of:

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 violated paragraph (a) or solicited or accepted employment with, acquired any direct or indirect interest in, or had any direct or indirect business association, partnership, or financial relationship with, or is a relative of:

Any officer, official, employee, or other person with duties or responsibilities relating to a gaming operation owned by an Indian tribe that has a valid and active compact with the state;Page 11 of 139 CODING:

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 state;

Paragraph (b) of subsection (1) and paragraphs (b) and (c) of subsection (2) of section 16.715, Florida PageStatutes, 11are ofamended 131to CODING:read:

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 Statutes, are amended to read:

A commissioner or employee of the commission may not accept anything from any business entity that, either directly or indirectly, owns or controls any person regulated by the commission or from any business entity that, either directly or indirectly, is an affiliate or subsidiary of any person regulatedPage by12 theof commission.139 CODING:

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 regulated by the commission.

It is not a violation of this subparagraph for a commissioner or an employee to attend a conference for which conference participants who are employed by a person regulated by the commission have paid a higher Pageconference 12registration fee than the commissioner or employee, or to attend a meal or event that is generally available to all conference participants without payment of 131any CODING:fees in addition to the conference fee and that is sponsored, in whole or in part, by a person regulated by the commission.

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While employed, and for 2 years after service as a commissioner or for 2 years after employment with the commission, a commissioner or an employee may not accept any form of employment with or engage in any business activity with Page 13 of 139 CODING:

hb1467hb1467-01-c1 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1467 Engrossed 1 2025 conferenceany registrationbusiness feeentity thanthat, theeither commissionerdirectly or employee,indirectly, orowns to attend a meal or eventcontrols that is generally available to all conference participants without payment of any fees in addition to the conference fee and that is sponsored, in whole or in part, by a person regulated by the commission.commission;

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While employed, and for 2 years after service as a commissioner or for 2 years after employment with the commission, a commissioner or an employee may not accept any form of employment with or engage in any business activity with any business entity that, either directly or indirectly, owns or controls any person regulated by the commission;

in any business entity that, either directly or indirectly, owns or controls any person Pageregulated 13by ofthe 131commission; CODING:

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 regulated by the commission;

If a commissioner, an employee, or a relative living in the same household as a commissioner or an employee acquires any financial interest prohibitedPage by14 this subsection during the commissioner's term of office139 orCODING: the employee's employment with the commission as a result of events or actions beyond the commissioner's, the employee's, or the relative's control, he or she shall immediately sell such financial interest.

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 prohibited by this subsection during the commissioner's term of office or the employee's employment with the commission as a result of events or actions beyond the commissioner's, the employee's, or the relative's control, he or she shall immediately sell such financial interest.

engage Pageon 14behalf of 131any CODING:candidate for public office in the solicitation of votes or other activities on behalf of such candidacy;

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 on behalf of any candidate for public office in the solicitation of votes or other activities on behalf of such candidacy;

A commissioner or an employee may not act in an unprofessionalPage manner15 at any time during the performance of official139 duties.CODING:

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 unprofessional manner at any time during the performance of official duties.

A commissioner may not lobby the Governor or any agency of the state, members or employees of the Legislature, or any county or municipal government or governmental agency except Pageto 15represent ofthe 131commission CODING:in an official capacity.

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 to represent the commission in an official capacity.

550.002(37), of such permitholderPage or16 licensee;of 139 CODING:

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 permitholder or licensee;

or from any person or entity that conducts or facilitates an activity regulated, enforced, or investigated by the commission, including fantasy Pagesports 16contests ofand 131other CODING:betting activities;

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 sports contests and other betting activities;

or be an ultimatePage equitable17 owner,of as139 definedCODING: in s.

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 ultimate equitable owner, as defined in s.

Before purchasing or installing a game or machine on the premises of any veterans' service organization granted a federal charter under Title 36, U.S.C., or a division, a Pagedepartment, 17a post, or a chapter of 131such CODING:organization, for which an alcoholic beverage license has been issued, and the veterans' service organization is in doubt about whether a machine meets the definition of an amusement machine under this section, the organization may petition the Florida Gaming Control Commission for a declaratory statement under s.

120.565 on whether the operation of the game or machine would be authorized under this section or would be a violation of this section or chapter 849.

A game or machine awaiting a declaratory statement from the Page 18 of 139 CODING:

hb1467hb1467-01-c1 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1467 Engrossed2025 1commission 2025may department,not abe post,purchased or ainstalled chapteruntil of such organization, for which an alcoholic beverage license has been issued, and the veterans' service organization is in doubt about whether a machine meets the definition of an amusement machine under this section, the organization may petition the Florida Gaming Control Commission for a declaratory statement underis s.issued.

120.565 on whether the operation of the game or machine would be authorized under this section or would be a violation of this section or chapter 849.

A game or machine awaiting a declaratory statement from the commission may not be purchased or installed until the declaratory statement is issued.

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 3.

(b) A petition made under this subsection must provide enough information for the commission to issue the declaratory statement and must be accompanied by the exact specifications for the type of game or machine that the organization will purchasePage or19 installof or139 currentlyCODING: has on the premises.

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 purchase or install or currently has on the premises.

(e) This subsection does not require an owner or an operator of an amusement game or machine under this section to Pagerequest 19or ofobtain 131a CODING:declaratory statement in order to operate pursuant to this section.

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 request or obtain a declaratory statement in order to operate pursuant to this section.

(37) "Ultimate equitable owner" means a natural person who, directly or indirectly, owns or controls 5 percent or more of an ownership interest in a corporation, foreign corporation, or alien business organization, regardless of whether such personPage owns20 or controls such ownership through one or more natural persons or one or more proxies, powers of attorney,139 nominees,CODING: corporations, associations, partnerships, trusts, joint stock companies, or other entities or devices, or any combination thereof.

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 person owns or controls such ownership through one or more natural persons or one or more proxies, powers of attorney, nominees, corporations, associations, partnerships, trusts, joint stock companies, or other entities or devices, or any combination thereof.

Each application for live performances must specify the number, dates, and starting times of all live Pageperformances 20that ofthe 131permitholder CODING:intends to conduct.

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 performances that the permitholder intends to conduct.

A greyhound permitholder, jai alai permitholder, thoroughbred permitholder, harnessPage horse21 racingof permitholder,139 orCODING: quarter horse racing permitholder that does not conduct live racing or games retains its permit;

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 harness horse racing permitholder, or quarter horse racing permitholder that does not conduct live racing or games retains its permit;

A thoroughbred permitholder who operates a slot machine facility or cardroom shall offer a full schedule of live racing until such permitholder notifies the Pagecommission 21that ofit 131will CODING:no longer offer live racing.

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 commission that it will no longer offer live racing.

A permitholder or licensee may not conduct live greyhound racing or dogracing in connection with any wager for moneyPage or22 any other thing of value139 inCODING: the state.

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 money or any other thing of value in the state.

550.0351 Charity days.— (4) The total of all profits derived from the conduct of a charity day performance must include all revenues derived from the conduct of that performance, including all state taxes that Pagewould 22otherwise ofbe 131due CODING:to the state, except that the daily license fee as provided in s.

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 would otherwise be due to the state, except that the daily license fee as provided in s.

550.054Page Application23 for permit to conduct pari-mutuel wagering.— (11) (b) If a permit to conduct pari-mutuel wagering is held by a corporation or business entity other than an individual, the transfer of any139 10CODING: percent or more of the stock or other evidence of ownership or equity in the permitholder may not be made without the prior approval of the transferee by the commission pursuant to s.

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(12) Changes in ownership or interest of a pari-mutuel permit of any 5 percent or more of the stock or other evidence of ownership or equity in the permitholder shall be approved by the commission before prior to such change, unless the owner is an existing owner of that permit who was previously approved by the commission.

Changes in ownership or interest of a pari- mutuel permit of less than 5 percent shall be reported to the Page 23 of 131 CODING:

hb1467hb1467-01-c1 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1467 Engrossed2025 1550.054 2025Application commissionfor withinpermit 20to daysconduct pari-mutuel wagering.— (11) (b) If a permit to conduct pari-mutuel wagering is held by a corporation or business entity other than an individual, the transfer of any 10 percent or more of the change.stock or other evidence of ownership or equity in the permitholder may not be made without the prior approval of the transferee by the commission pursuant to s.

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(12) Changes in ownership or interest of a pari-mutuel permit of any 5 percent or more of the stock or other evidence of ownership or equity in the permitholder shall be approved by the commission before prior to such change, unless the owner is an existing owner of that permit who was previously approved by the commission.

Changes in ownership or interest of a pari- mutuel permit of less than 5 percent shall be reported to the commission within 20 days of the change.

penalties.— (3) TAX ON HANDLE.—Each permitholder shall pay a tax on contributionsPage to24 pari-mutuel pools, the aggregate of which139 isCODING: hereinafter referred to as "handle," on races or games conducted by the permitholder.

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 contributions to pari-mutuel pools, the aggregate of which is hereinafter referred to as "handle," on races or games conducted by the permitholder.

The tax on handle for intertrack wagering is 0.5 percent if the host track and the guest track are thoroughbred permitholders or if the guest track is located outside the market area of the host track and within the market area of a thoroughbred permitholder currently conducting a live Pagerace 24meet. of 131 CODING:

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 race meet.

The tax on handle for intertrack wagers accepted by any dog track located in an area of the state in which there are only three permitholders, all of which are greyhound permitholders, located in three contiguous counties, from any greyhoundPage permitholder25 alsoof located139 withinCODING: such area or any dog track or jai alai fronton located as specified in s.

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 greyhound permitholder also located within such area or any dog track or jai alai fronton located as specified in s.

abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes.— Page(3)(a) 25The permit of 131a CODING:harness horse permitholder who is conducting live harness horse performances and who does not pay tax on handle for any such performances conducted during any 2 consecutive state fiscal years shall be void and may not be reissued unless such failure to operate and pay tax on handle was the direct result of fire, strike, war, hurricane, pandemic, or other disaster or event beyond the ability of the permitholder to control.

Financial hardship to the permitholder shall not, in and of itself, constitute just cause for failure Page 26 of 139 CODING:

hb1467hb1467-01-c1 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1467 Engrossed 1 2025 (3)(a) The permit of a harness horse permitholder who is conducting live harness horse performances and who does not pay tax on handle for any such performances conducted during any 2 consecutive state fiscal years shall be void and may not be reissued unless such failure to operate and pay tax on handlehandle. was the direct result of fire, strike, war, hurricane, pandemic, or other disaster or event beyond the ability of the permitholder to control.

Financial hardship to the permitholder shall not, in and of itself, constitute just cause for failure to operate and pay tax on handle.

abandoned interest in Pagea 26permit for nonpayment of 131taxes.— CODING:(3)(a) Except for a permitholder operating pursuant to s.

550.01215(1)(b)1., the permit of a thoroughbred horse permitholder who does not pay tax on handle for live thoroughbred horse performances for a full schedule of live races during any 2 consecutive state fiscal years shall be void and shall not be reissued escheat to and become the property of the state unless such failure to operate and pay tax on handle was the direct result of fire, strike, war, or other disaster or Page 27 of 139 CODING:

hb1467hb1467-01-c1 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1467 Engrossed 1 2025 a permit for nonpayment of taxes.— (3)(a) The permit of a thoroughbred horse permitholder who is conducting live thoroughbred horse performances and who does not pay tax on handle for live thoroughbred horse performances for a full schedule of live races during any 2 consecutive state fiscal years shall be void and shall not be reissued escheat to and become the property of the state unless such failure to operate and pay tax on handle was the direct result of fire, strike, war, or other disaster or event beyond the ability of the permitholder to control.

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 Section 12.

550.2625, an amount of money equal to 1 percent of the total purse pool and shall pay that amount to a horsemen's associationPage representing28 the majority of the139 thoroughbredCODING: racehorse owners and trainers for its use in accordance with the stated goals of its articles of association filed with the Department of State.

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 association representing the majority of the thoroughbred racehorse owners and trainers for its use in accordance with the stated goals of its articles of association filed with the Department of State.

The availability of awards to the owners and the breeders of Florida-bred racehorses, including the owners of Florida-based stallions, is an important factor used to incentivize the purchase of Florida-bred horses at Pageauction 28and ofto 131induce CODING:well-bred stallions and mares to engage in breeding activities in the state.

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 auction and to induce well-bred stallions and mares to engage in breeding activities in the state.

(2)Page Moneys29 dedicated in this chapter for use as purse supplements to the owners of Florida-bred139 racehorsesCODING: as breeders' awards and stallion awards are to be used to incentivize the ownership and the breeding of registered Florida-bred horses.

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 (2) Moneys dedicated in this chapter for use as purse supplements to the owners of Florida-bred racehorses as breeders' awards and stallion awards are to be used to incentivize the ownership and the breeding of registered Florida-bred horses.

The plan approved by the commission shall allocate, for distribution by category, breeders' awards, Pagestallion 29awards, ofand 131Florida-bred CODING:purse supplements available for distribution in the ensuing licensing year.

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 stallion awards, and Florida-bred purse supplements available for distribution in the ensuing licensing year.

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 550.3551(3).

Such payments together with any interest earned shall be used exclusively for the payment of Pagebreeders', 30stallion, ofor 131special CODING:racing awards in accordance with the plan established pursuant to this section.

(3) In order for a breeder of a Florida-bred thoroughbred horse to be eligible to receive a breeder's award, the horse must have been registered as a Florida-bred horse with the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' Association and the Jockey Club certificate for the horse must show that the horse has been duly registered as a Florida-bred horse.

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hb1467hb1467-01-c1 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1467 Engrossed2025 1Breeders' 2025Association breeders',may stallion,charge orthe specialregistrant racinga awardsreasonable infee accordancefor withthis theverification planand establishedregistration pursuantnot to thisexceed section.$75 per horse.

(3) In order for a breeder of a Florida-bred thoroughbred horse to be eligible to receive a breeder's award, the horse must have been registered as a Florida-bred horse with the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' Association and the Jockey Club certificate for the horse must show that the horse has been duly registered as a Florida-bred horse.

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' Association may charge the registrant a reasonable fee for this verification and registration not to exceed $75 per horse.

The removal of a stallion from this state during the period of time between February 1 and June 15 of any year for any reason other than exclusively for prescribed medical treatment, as approved by the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' Association, renders the owner or owners of the stallion ineligible to receive a stallion award Pageunder 31any ofcircumstances 131for CODING:offspring sired before removal;

however, if a removed stallion is returned to this state, all offspring sired subsequent to the return make the owner or owners of the stallion eligible for the stallion award but only for those offspring sired subsequent to such return to this state.

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' Association shall maintain complete records showing the date the stallion arrived in this state for the first time, whether or not the stallion Page 32 of 139 CODING:

hb1467hb1467-01-c1 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1467 Engrossed2025 1remained 2025in underthe anystate circumstancespermanently, forthe offspringlocation siredof beforethe removal;stallion, and whether the stallion is still standing in this state and complete records showing awards earned, received, and distributed.

however, if a removed stallion is returned to this state, all offspring sired subsequent to the return make the owner or owners of the stallion eligible for the stallion award but only for those offspring sired subsequent to such return to this state.

The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' Association shall maintain complete records showing the date the stallion arrived in this state for the first time, whether or not the stallion remained in the state permanently, the location of the stallion, and whether the stallion is still standing in this state and complete records showing awards earned, received, and distributed.

(6) A permitholder conducting a thoroughbred horse race under this chapter shall, within 30 days after the end of the race meet during which the race is conducted, certify to the commission such information relating to the thoroughbred horses winning a stakes or other horserace at the meet as may be required to determine the eligibility for payment of breeders', Pagestallion, 32and ofspecial 131racing CODING:awards.

(7) The commission shall maintain complete records showing the starters and winners in all races conducted at thoroughbred tracks in this state and shall maintain complete records showing awards earned, received, and distributed.

(8) Any funds in the possession of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' Association which had been paid by any thoroughbred permitholder as required by any provision of Page 33 of 139 CODING:

hb1467hb1467-01-c1 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1467 Engrossed2025 1chapter 2025550 stallion,or chapter 551 in effect when the payment was made or by the Florida Department of Agriculture and specialConsumer racingServices awards.as required by any provision of chapter 571 in effect when the payment was made shall be immediately paid to the commission for deposit to the Pari-mutuel Wagering Trust Fund.

(7) The commission shall maintain complete records showing the starters and winners in all races conducted at thoroughbred tracks in this state and shall maintain complete records showing awards earned, received, and distributed.

(8) Any funds in the possession of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' Association which had been paid by any thoroughbred permitholder as required by any provision of chapter 550 or chapter 551 in effect when the payment was made or by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as required by any provision of chapter 571 in effect when the payment was made shall be immediately paid to the commission for deposit to the Pari-mutuel Wagering Trust Fund.

(10) The commission shall adopt reasonable rules to ensure the timely and accurate payment of all amounts withheld by horserace permitholders regarding the distribution of purses, Pageowners' 33awards, ofand 131other CODING:amounts collected for payment to owners and breeders pursuant to this section and this chapter.

(11) Each permitholder that fails to pay out all moneys collected for payment to owners and breeders shall, within 10 days after the end of the meet during which the permitholder underpaid purses, deposit an amount equal to the underpayment into a separate interest-bearing account established by the commission, which moneys shall be distributed to owners and Page 34 of 139 CODING:

hb1467hb1467-01-c1 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1467 Engrossed 1 2025 owners' awards, and other amounts collected for payment to owners and breeders pursuantin toaccordance thiswith sectioncommission andrules. this chapter.

(11) Each permitholder that fails to pay out all moneys collected for payment to owners and breeders shall, within 10 days after the end of the meet during which the permitholder underpaid purses, deposit an amount equal to the underpayment into a separate interest-bearing account established by the commission, which moneys shall be distributed to owners and breeders in accordance with commission rules.

Section 550.2625, Florida Statutes, is Pagerepealed. 34 of 131 CODING:

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 repealed.

distribution of abandoned interest in or contributions to pari-mutuel pools.— (2) All moneys or other property which has escheated to and become the property of the state as provided herein and which is held by a permitholder authorized to conduct pari- mutuelPage pools35 in this state shall be paid annually by the permitholder to the recipient designated in this subsection within 60 days after the close of the139 raceCODING: meeting of the permitholder.

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 mutuel pools in this state shall be paid annually by the permitholder to the recipient designated in this subsection within 60 days after the close of the race meeting of the permitholder.

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 Section 16.

application.— (7) The permitholder conducting the Breeders' Cup Meet shall be exempt from the payment of purses and other payments to horsemen on all on-track, intertrack, interstate, and international wagers or rights fees or payments arising therefromPage for36 allof races139 forCODING: which the purse is paid or supplied by Breeders' Cup Limited.

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 therefrom for all races for which the purse is paid or supplied by Breeders' Cup Limited.

The Pageboard 36of directors of 131the CODING:not-for-profit corporation must be comprised of 11 members, 4 of whom shall be designated by the applicant, 4 of whom shall be designated by the commission Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' Association, and 3 of whom shall be designated by the other 8 directors, with at least 1 of these 3 members being an authorized representative of another thoroughbred permitholder in this state.

The not-for-profit corporation shall submit an application to the commission for Page 37 of 139 CODING:

hb1467hb1467-01-c1 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1467 Engrossed 1 2025 boardreview of directors of the not-for-profit corporation must be comprised of 11 members, 4 of whom shall be designated by the applicant, 4 of whom shall be designated by the commission Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' Association, and 3approval of whom shall be designated by the othertransfer 8in directors,accordance with ats. least 1 of these 3 members being an authorized representative of another thoroughbred permitholder in this state.

The not-for-profit corporation shall submit an application to the commission for review and approval of the transfer in accordance with s.

(a) All net revenues derived by the not-for-profit corporation under the thoroughbred horse racing permit and any license issued to the not-for-profit corporation under chapter Page849, 37after the funding of 131operating CODING:expenses and capital improvements, shall be dedicated to the enhancement of thoroughbred purses and breeders', stallion, and special racing awards under this chapter;

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 849, after the funding of operating expenses and capital improvements, shall be dedicated to the enhancement of thoroughbred purses and breeders', stallion, and special racing awards under this chapter;

(b) From December 1 through April 30, no live thoroughbred racing may be conducted under the permit on any day during which anotherPage thoroughbred38 permitholder is conducting live thoroughbred racing within 125 air miles of the139 not-for-profitCODING: corporation's pari-mutuel facility unless the other thoroughbred permitholder gives its written consent.

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 another thoroughbred permitholder is conducting live thoroughbred racing within 125 air miles of the not-for-profit corporation's pari-mutuel facility unless the other thoroughbred permitholder gives its written consent.

Another location in the same county provided that such Pagerelocation 38is approved under the zoning and land use regulations of 131the CODING:applicable county or municipality;

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 relocation is approved under the zoning and land use regulations of the applicable county or municipality;

In order to be licensed as a thoroughbred training center, it must be designed and operated for the purpose of training, boarding, and caring for thoroughbred racehorses and be capable of providing instruction for sundry equestrian activities related toPage such39 horses.of 139 CODING:

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 to such horses.

(e) A permit converted under this section and a license issued to the not-for-profit corporation under chapter 849 are Pagenot 39eligible offor 131transfer CODING:to another person or entity.

(4) In order to foster and protect the statewide importance and impact of thoroughbred racing and breeding throughout the state, the commission may adopt rules for the licensing and oversight of thoroughbred training centers in Florida which host live thoroughbred racing in conjunction with their training activities.

Racing at such facilities shall only be conducted by a permit converted under this section that has Page 40 of 139 CODING:

hb1467hb1467-01-c1 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1467 Engrossed2025 1provided 2025sufficient notevidence eligibleto forthe transfercommission tothat anotherthe persongovernance orof entity.the not-for-profit corporation is controlled by board comprised of three appointees from owner of the training center, an individual appointed by the chair of the commission, and an individual appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

(4) In order to foster and protect the statewide importance and impact of thoroughbred racing and breeding throughout the state, the commission may adopt rules for the licensing and oversight of thoroughbred training centers in Florida which host live thoroughbred racing in conjunction with their training activities.

Racing at such facilities shall only be conducted by a permit converted under this section that has provided sufficient evidence to the commission that the governance of the not-for-profit corporation is controlled by board comprised of three appointees from owner of the training center, an individual appointed by the chair of the commission, and an individual appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

As provided by law, only the commission shall administer this section and regulate the Pageequestrian 40and ofpari-mutuel 131wagering CODING:activities conduced at, and land use applicable to, licensed thoroughbred training centers as authorized in this section and the rules adopted by the commission with respect thereto.

Any provision of a local law, a charter, an ordinance, a resolution, a regulation, a policy, an initiative, or a referendum which is in conflict with this section and which existed before, on, or after July 1, 2025, is prohibited, void, and expressly preempted to the state.

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hb1467hb1467-01-c1 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1467 Engrossed 1 2025 equestrianSection and18. pari-mutuel wagering activities conduced at, and land use applicable to, licensed thoroughbred training centers as authorized in this section and the rules adopted by the commission with respect thereto.

Any provision of a local law, a charter, an ordinance, a resolution, a regulation, a policy, an initiative, or a referendum which is in conflict with this section and which existed before, on, or after July 1, 2025, is prohibited, void, and expressly preempted to the state.

Section 18.

Section Page550.2625(2)(a), 41(b), ofand 131(c) CODING:does not apply to any money wagered on races broadcast under this section.

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 550.2625(2)(a), (b), and (c) does not apply to any money wagered on races broadcast under this section.

A thoroughbredPage permitholder42 may not conduct fewer than eight live races on any race day without the written approval of the139 FloridaCODING: Thoroughbred Breeders' Association and the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc., unless it is determined by the commission that another entity that represents a majority of the thoroughbred racehorse owners and trainers conducting racing during the licensed meet in the state.

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 thoroughbred permitholder may not conduct fewer than eight live races on any race day without the written approval of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' Association and the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc., unless it is determined by the commission that another entity that represents a majority of the thoroughbred racehorse owners and trainers conducting racing during the licensed meet in the state.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any harness horse permitholder accepting broadcasts of out-of- state harness horse races when such permitholder is not conducting live races must make the out-of-state signal Pageavailable 42to ofall 131permitholders CODING:eligible to conduct intertrack wagering and shall pay to guest tracks located as specified in ss.

550.615(6) and 550.6305(9)(d) 50 percent of the net proceeds after taxes and fees to the out-of-state host track on harness race wagers which they accept.

A harness horse permitholder shall be required to pay into its purse account 50 percent of the net income retained by the permitholder on account of wagering on the out-of-state broadcasts received pursuant to Page 43 of 139 CODING:

hb1467hb1467-01-c1 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1467 Engrossed 1 2025 availablethis tosubsection. all permitholders eligible to conduct intertrack wagering and shall pay to guest tracks located as specified in ss.

550.615(6) and 550.6305(9)(d) 50 percent of the net proceeds after taxes and fees to the out-of-state host track on harness race wagers which they accept.

A harness horse permitholder shall be required to pay into its purse account 50 percent of the net income retained by the permitholder on account of wagering on the out-of-state broadcasts received pursuant to this subsection.

and such lessee may apply for a is entitled to a permit and license to conduct intertrack wagering and operate its race meet or jai alai games at the leased facility but may Pagenot 43operate ofa 131cardroom CODING:or slot machine license at the leased facility.

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 not operate a cardroom or slot machine license at the leased facility.

Paragraphs (a), (b), and (e) of subsection (9) ofPage section44 550.6305,of Florida139 Statutes,CODING: are amended to read:

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 of section 550.6305, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:

(b) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the Pagecontrary 44the provisions of 131subsection CODING:(1) and s.

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 contrary the provisions of subsection (1) and s.

and 3.Page 45 of 139 CODING:

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 3.

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Paragraphs (d) through (j) of subsection (4) of section 551.104, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as paragraphs (c) through (i), respectively, and paragraph (c) of subsection (4) and subsection (10) are amended, to read:

551.104 License to conduct slot machine gaming.— (4) As a condition of licensure and to maintain continued authority for the conduct of slot machine gaming, the slot machine licensee shall:

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hb1467hb1467-01-c1 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1467 Engrossed2025 1(c) 2025If Sectiona 22.thoroughbred permitholder, conduct no fewer than a full schedule of live racing or games as defined in s.

Paragraphs (d) through (j) of subsection (4) of section 551.104, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as paragraphs (c) through (i), respectively, and paragraph (c) of subsection (4) and subsection (10) of that section are amended to read:

551.104 License to conduct slot machine gaming.— (4) As a condition of licensure and to maintain continued authority for the conduct of slot machine gaming, the slot machine licensee shall:

(c) If a thoroughbred permitholder, conduct no fewer than a full schedule of live racing or games as defined in s.

In addition, no slot machine license or renewal thereof shall be issued to such an applicant Pageunless 46the applicant has on file with the commission a binding written agreement between the applicant and the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' Association, Inc., governing the payment of 131breeders', CODING:stallion, and special racing awards on live thoroughbred races conducted at the licensee's pari-mutuel facility.

The agreement governing purses and the agreement governing awards may direct the payment of such purses and awards from revenues generated by any wagering or gaming the applicant is authorized to conduct under Florida law.

All purses Page 47 of 139 CODING:

hb1467hb1467-01-c1 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1467 Engrossed 1 2025 unless the applicant has on file with the commission a binding written agreement between the applicant and theawards Floridashall Thoroughbredbe Breeders'subject Association,to Inc., governing the paymentterms of breeders',chapter stallion,550. and special racing awards on live thoroughbred races conducted at the licensee's pari-mutuel facility.

The agreement governing purses and the agreement governing awards may direct the payment of such purses and awards from revenues generated by any wagering or gaming the applicant is authorized to conduct under Florida law.

All purses and awards shall be subject to the terms of chapter 550.

The agreement governing purses may direct the payment of such purses from revenues generated by any wagering or gaming Pagethe 47applicant ofis 131authorized CODING:to conduct under Florida law.

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 the applicant is authorized to conduct under Florida law.

(b)(a)(b) The commission shall suspend a slot machine license if one or more of the agreements required under former paragraph (a) are terminated or otherwise cease to operate or if the commission determines that the licensee is materially failing to comply with the terms of such an agreement.

(c)1.(b)1.(c)1.

If an agreement required under paragraph (a) cannotPage be48 reached prior to the initial issuance of the139 slotCODING: machine license, either party may request arbitration or, in the case of a renewal, if an agreement required under paragraph (a) is not in place 120 days prior to the scheduled expiration date of the slot machine license, the applicant shall immediately ask the American Arbitration Association to furnish a list of 11 arbitrators, each of whom shall have at least 5 years of commercial arbitration experience and no financial interest in or prior relationship with any of the parties or their affiliated or related entities or principals.

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 cannot be reached prior to the initial issuance of the slot machine license, either party may request arbitration or, In the case of a renewal, if an agreement required under former paragraph (a) is not in place 120 days prior to the scheduled expiration date of the slot machine license, the applicant shall immediately ask the American Arbitration Association to furnish a list of 11 arbitrators, each of whom shall have at least 5 years of commercial arbitration experience and no financial interest in or prior relationship with any of the parties or their affiliated or related entities or principals.

If an agreement required under former paragraph (a) is not in place 60 days after the request under subparagraph 1.

in the Pagecase 48of an initial slot machine license or, in the case of 131a CODING:renewal, 60 days prior to the scheduled expiration date of the slot machine license, the matter shall be immediately submitted to mandatory binding arbitration to resolve the disagreement between the parties.

The three arbitrators selected pursuant to subparagraph 1.

shall constitute the panel that shall arbitrate the dispute between the parties pursuant to the American Arbitration Association Commercial Arbitration Rules and chapter Page 49 of 139 CODING:

hb1467hb1467-01-c1 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1467 Engrossed 1 2025 case682. of an initial slot machine license or, in the case of a renewal, 60 days prior to the scheduled expiration date of the slot machine license, the matter shall be immediately submitted to mandatory binding arbitration to resolve the disagreement between the parties.

The three arbitrators selected pursuant to subparagraph 1.

shall constitute the panel that shall arbitrate the dispute between the parties pursuant to the American Arbitration Association Commercial Arbitration Rules and chapter 682.

The parties shall immediately enter into such agreement, which shall satisfy the requirements of former paragraph (a) and permit issuance of the pending annual slot machine license or renewal.

Each party shall pay its respective costs of arbitration and shall pay one-one-half half of the costs of the arbitration panel, unless the parties Pageotherwise 49agree. of 131 CODING:

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hb1467 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1, Engrossed 1 2025 otherwise agree.

In the event that neither of the agreements required under former subparagraph (a)1.

or the agreement required under former subparagraph (a)2.

are in place by the deadlines establishedPage in50 this paragraph, arbitration regarding each agreement will proceed independently, with separate lists of arbitrators,139 arbitrationCODING: panels, arbitration proceedings, and resulting agreements.

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 established in this paragraph, arbitration regarding each agreement will proceed independently, with separate lists of arbitrators, arbitration panels, arbitration proceedings, and resulting agreements.

With respect to the agreements required under former paragraph (a) governing the payment of purses, the arbitration and resulting agreement called for under this paragraph shall be limited to the payment of purses from slot machine revenues only.

(d)(c)(d) If any provision of this subsection or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this subsection or chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this subsection are severable.

SectionParagraph 838.12,(b) of subsection (1) of section 571.265, Florida Statutes, is amendedredesignated as paragraph (c) of that subsection, subsection (4) is renumbered as subsection (5), subsection (3) is amended, and a new paragraph (b) is added to subsection (1) and a new subsection (4) is added to that section, to read:

Page571.265 50Promotion of 131Florida CODING:thoroughbred breeding and of thoroughbred racing at Florida thoroughbred tracks;

distribution of funds.— (1) For purposes of this section, the term:

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hb1467hb1467-01-c1 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1467 Engrossed 1 2025 838.12(b) Bribery"Commission" inmeans athleticthe contests.—Florida (1)Gaming AControl personCommission. who Whoever gives, promises, offers or conspires to give, promise or offer, to anyone who participates or expects to participate in any professional or amateur game, contest, match, race or sport;

(3) The department shall distribute the funds made available under this section as follows:

(a) Five million dollars shall be distributed to the commission association to be used for the following:

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One million five hundred thousand dollars shall be used for a program established by the department for the recruitment and retention of thoroughbred stallions and mares for breeding.

The department shall adopt rules and administer a grant program to implement this section which shall be available to new stallions and mares registered with the association after July 1, 2025.

Funds may be used to assist with the cost of relocation of out-of-state stallions and mares and to subsidize the costs of breeding to registered Florida stallions.

Reimbursement rates under the program shall be as follows:

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Twenty-five thousand dollars shall be available after verification by the department of the relocation and the registration with the association of a new stallion from out of state.

No more than 10 new stallions each year that relocate to Florida and register with the association may be eligible for funds under this paragraph.

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Up to $15,000 in additional funds shall be available for each stallion registered with the association after July 1, 2025, subject to performance criteria as a stud established by Page 52 of 139 CODING:

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 the department for payment at the conclusion of the first foaling season in the year after its registration.

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One thousand five hundred dollars per mare that has previously been bred to a thoroughbred stallion in an out-of- state location upon the mare's relocation to Florida and the mare's registration with the association after July 1, 2025, to assist in the costs associated with the mare's relocation to Florida and registration with the association.

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One thousand dollars per mare located in Florida that at the time of registration with the association has not previously been bred to a thoroughbred stallion.

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Three million five hundred thousand dollars shall be used to provide for the reimbursement of stallion fees to the owner of mares registered with the association after the mare produces a live foal from a breeding with a stallion participating in the program.

The owner of a mare may seek reimbursement after the mare produces a live foal and the foal's registration with the association.

The owners of mares registered with the association may seek reimbursement for stallion stud fees from the department under the following criteria:

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Owners of mares may only seek reimbursement for stallion stud fees that were $10,000 or less at the time of the breeding.

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The owner of a mare registered with the association Page 53 of 139 CODING:

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 before July 1, 2025, or the owner of a mare registered after July 1, 2025, that received reimbursement for a stallion stud fee resulting in a live foal under sub-subparagraph c.

shall receive reimbursement of 50 percent of the stallion fee, up to $7,500.

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The owner of a mare registered with the association after July 1, 2025, shall receive a reimbursement of 100 percent of the stallion stud fee, up to $10,000 for its first live foal that the mare produces from a breeding to a stallion participating in the program.

d.

The department may adjust the caps established under sub-subparagraph a.

in the annual program adopted by the department beginning with the 2028 breeding season and in sub- subparagraph b.

beginning with the 2029 breeding season.

The owner of any horse participating in or receiving funds from this program may only sell the participating mare or stallion in a private sale or by a public sale at a sales venue located in this state and licensed by the department pursuant to s.

535.01.

The department may at any time adopt emergency rules, forms, and audit procedures pursuant to s.

120.54.

The Legislature finds that such emergency rulemaking power is necessary for the preservation of the rights and welfare of the people participating in the annual program in order to provide these additional funds to benefit the public.

The Legislature further Page 54 of 139 CODING:

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 finds that the unique nature of thoroughbred breeding operations requires, from time to time, that the department respond as quickly as is practicable to changes in the marketplace.

Therefore, in adopting such emergency rules, the department need not make the findings required by s.

120.54(4)(a).

Emergency rules adopted under this section are exempt from s.

120.54(4)(c) and shall remain in effect until replaced by other emergency rules or by rules adopted under the nonemergency rulemaking procedures of the Administrative Procedure Act.

The association may charge a registration fee not to exceed $75 for each registered mare participating in the program and shall submit to the commission and the department annually by July 30, a report detailing the new and current owners and horses participating in the program.

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Purses or purse supplements for Florida-bred or Florida-sired horses registered with the association that participate in Florida thoroughbred races.

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Awards to breeders of Florida-bred horses registered with the association that win, place, or show in Florida thoroughbred races.

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Awards to owners of stallions who sired Florida-bred horses registered with the association that win Florida thoroughbred stakes races, if the stallions are registered with the association as Florida stallions standing in this state.

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Other racing incentives connected to Florida-bred or Page 55 of 139 CODING:

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 Florida-sired horses registered with the association that participate in thoroughbred races in Florida.

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Awards administration.

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Promotion of the Florida thoroughbred breeding industry.

(b) Five million dollars shall be distributed to Tampa Bay Downs, Inc., to be used as purses in thoroughbred races conducted at its pari-mutuel facilities and for the maintenance and operation of that facility, pursuant to an agreement with its local majority horsemen's group.

(c) Fifteen million dollars shall be distributed to Gulfstream Park Racing Association, Inc., to be used as purses in thoroughbred races conducted by either Gulfstream Park Racing Association or Gulfstream Park Thoroughbred Aftercare and Retirement Association at their current pari-mutuel facility as allowed under ss.

550.475 and 550.3345(2)(d) and for the maintenance and operation of its facility at its pari-mutuel facility and for the maintenance and operation of its facility, pursuant to an agreement with the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc.

(d) Two and one-half million dollars shall be distributed as follows:

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One Two million dollars to Gulfstream Park Racing Association, Inc., and Gulfstream Park Thoroughbred Aftercare and Retirement Association, to be used as purses and purse Page 56 of 139 CODING:

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 supplements for Florida-bred or Florida-sired horses registered with the association that participate in thoroughbred races at the permitholder's racing location pari-mutuel facility, pursuant to a written agreement filed with its majority horsemen's group the department establishing the rates, procedures, and eligibility requirements entered into by the permitholder, the association, and the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc.

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One million dollars to Gulfstream Park Racing Association, Inc., to be used as restricted purses for Florida- bred or Florida-sired horses registered with the association that participate in thoroughbred races conducted at the permitholder's pari-mutuel facility between May 1 and November 1 pursuant to a written agreement with its majority horsemen's group.

The plan for payment of the restricted purses shall be submitted to the commission and incorporated into its annual plan for purses and purse supplements.

Funds allocated under this paragraph shall be for racing purses only, and no administrative fees shall be deducted from these funds.

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Five hundred thousand dollars to Tampa Bay Downs, Inc., to be used as purses and purse supplements for Florida- bred or Florida-sired horses registered with the association that participate in thoroughbred races at the permitholder's pari-mutuel facility, pursuant to an annual plan established by the commission a written agreement filed with the department Page 57 of 139 CODING:

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 establishing the rates, procedures, and eligibility requirements entered into by the permitholder, the association, and the local majority horsemen's group at the permitholder's pari-mutuel facility.

(4) If a permitholder as described in paragraph (3)(b) or paragraph (3)(c) elects to no longer offer live racing performances such permitholder's allocation of the fund shall be distributed to any other permitholder which is licensed to offer a full calendar of live racing at a location that is more than 125 miles from the location of a permitholder which did not elect to discontinue offering live performances.

If there is more than one once such permitholder, the funds shall be prorated proportionately to the permitholders according to the number of live race days each one offers.

If permitholders are not offering live racing performances outside the 125-mile restricted area, the nonelecting permitholder shall receive 100 percent of the funds subject to offering a full racing calendar.

Section 24.

Section 838.12, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

838.12 Bribery in athletic contests.— (1) A person who Whoever gives, promises, offers or conspires to give, promise or offer, to anyone who participates or expects to participate in any professional or amateur game, contest, match, race or sport;

orPage to58 any owner, manager, coach or trainer of, or to any relative of, or to any person having any direct, indirect, remote or possible connection with, any team, individual, participant or prospective participant in any such professional or amateur game, contest, match, race or sport, or the officials aforesaid, any bribe, money, goods, present, reward or any valuable thing whatsoever, or any promise, contract or agreement whatsoever, with intent to influence him or her or them to lose or cause to be lost any game, contest, match, race or sport, or to limit his or her or their or any person's or any team's margin of victory139 inCODING: any game, contest, match, race, or sport, or to fix or throw any game, contest, match, race or sport, commits shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.

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or any owner, manager, coach or trainer of, or any relative of, or any person having any direct, Pageindirect, 51remote ofor 131possible CODING:connection with, any team, individual, participant or prospective participant in any such professional or amateur game, contest, match, race or sport, or the officials aforesaid;

who in any way solicits, receives or accepts, or agrees to receive or accept, or who conspires to receive or accept, any bribe, money, goods, present, reward or Page 59 of 139 CODING:

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who in any way solicits, receives or accepts, or agrees to receive or accept, or who conspires to receive or accept, any bribe, money, goods, present, reward or any valuable thing whatsoever, or any promise, contract or agreement whatsoever, with intent to lose or cause to be lost any game, contest, match, race or sport, or to limit his, her, their or any person's or any team's margin of victory in any game, contest, match, race or sport, or to fix or throw any game, contest, match, race or sport, commits shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.

Section 24.25.

849.01 Keeping gambling houses, etc.—A person who Whoever by herself or himself, her or his servant, clerk or agent, or in any other manner has, keeps, exercises or maintains a gaming table or room, or gaming implements or apparatus, or house, booth, tent, shelter or other place for the purpose of gaming or gambling or in any place of which she or he may directly or indirectly have charge, control or management, either Page 5260 of 131139 CODING:

hb1467hb1467-01-c1 -02-e1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1467 Engrossed 1 2025 by herself or himself, her or his servant, clerk or agent, or in any other manner has, keeps, exercises or maintains a gaming table or room, or gaming implements or apparatus, or house, booth, tent, shelter or other place for the purpose of gaming or gambling or in any place of which she or he may directly or indirectly have charge, control or management, either exclusively or with others, procures, suffers or permits any person to play for money or other valuable thing at any game whatever, whether heretofore prohibited or not, commits a felony misdemeanor of the third second degree, punishable as provided in s.

Section 25.26.

Section 26.27.

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849.03 Renting house for gambling purposes.—A person who Whoever, whether as owner or agent, knowingly rents to another a house, room, booth, tent, shelter or place for the purpose of gaming commits:

(1) For a first offense, a felony of the third degree, Page 61 of 139 CODING:

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849.03 Renting house for gambling purposes.—A person who Whoever, whether as owner or agent, knowingly rents to another a house, room, booth, tent, shelter or place for the purpose of gaming commits:

(1) For a first offense, a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.

Section 27.28.

(b) "Internet sports wagering" means to stake, bet, or wager any money or other thing of value upon the result of any Pagetrial 54or contest of 131skill, CODING:speed, power, or endurance of human or beast that is available on the Internet and accessible on a mobile device, computer terminal, or other similar access device.

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(2)Page A62 person who Whoever plays or engages in Internet gambling, or any game at cards, keno, roulette, faro or other game of chance,139 atCODING: any place, by any device whatever, for money or other thing of value, commits shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.

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hb1467-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1467 2025 (2) A person who Whoever plays or engages in Internet gambling, or any game at cards, keno, roulette, faro or other game of chance, at any place, by any device whatever, for money or other thing of value, commits shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.

(4) A person who operates, conducts, or promotes illegal gambling, Internet gambling or Internet sports wagering, or receives in any manner whatsoever any money or other thing of value offered for the purpose of illegal gambling, Internet gambling or Internet sports wagering, or who knowingly becomes the custodian or depositary of any money or other thing of value Pageso 55offered, or who aids, assists, abets, or influences in any manner in any of 131such CODING:acts, all of which are hereby forbidden, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.

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285.710(13)Page and63 conductedof pursuant139 toCODING: a gaming compact ratified and approved under s.

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Section 28.29.

In order for an initial Pagecardroom 56license ofto 131be CODING:issued to a thoroughbred permitholder issued a permit pursuant to s.

550.3345, the applicant must have requested, as part of its pari-mutuel annual license application, to conduct at least a full schedule of live racing.

In order for a cardroom license to be renewed by a thoroughbred permitholder, the applicant must have requested, as part of its Page 64 of 139 CODING:

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550.3345, the applicant must have requested, as part of its pari-mutuel annual license application, to conduct at least a full schedule of live racing.

In order for a cardroom license to be renewed by a thoroughbred permitholder, the applicant must have requested, as part of its pari-mutuel annual license application, to conduct at least 90 percent of the total number of live performances conducted by such permitholder during either the state fiscal year in which its initial cardroom license was issued or the state fiscal year immediately prior thereto if the permitholder ran at least a full schedule of live racing or games in the prior year.

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Each thoroughbred permitholder or harness horse racing permitholder that conducts live performances and operates a cardroom facility shall use at least 50 percent of such permitholder's cardroom monthly net proceeds as follows:

47 percent to supplement purses and 3 percent to supplement breeders' awards during the permitholder's next ensuing racing Page 65 of 139 CODING:

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Each thoroughbred permitholder or harness horse racing permitholder that conducts live performances and operates a cardroom facility shall use at least 50 percent of such permitholder's cardroom monthly net proceeds as follows:

47 percent to supplement purses and 3 percent to supplement breeders' awards during the permitholder's next ensuing racing meet.

Section 29.30.

conditions for conduct.— (1) As used in this section, the term "fantasy sports Pagecontest" 58means a contest in which a participant pays an entry fee and manages a fantasy or simulation sports team composed of 131athletes CODING:from a professional sports organization with the opportunity to win a cash prize.

The term includes a simulation sports game.

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