in-20260916-IR-071260253RAA: 71 IAC 1-1-1

TITLE 71 INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION Regulatory Analysis LSA Document #26-253 I. Description of Rule II. Fiscal Impact Analysis III. Impacted Parties IV. Changes in Proposed Rule Section number Description of change 71 IAC 1-1-1 Removes specific article number references and replaces with "throughout this article" 71 IAC 1-1-4.5 Adds flat racing definition for "allowance race" which was contained in 71 IAC 1.5-1-5 (which is being repealed with this condensation) 71 IAC 1-1-5 Incorporates language from the definition of "also eligible" under 71 IAC 1.5-1-6 71 IAC 1-1-6 Replaces commission with OALP for the sake of appeals 71 IAC 1-1-8 Further defines and pinpoints references within ARCI 71 IAC 1-1-9.1 Deletes the requirement for the commission to appoint an assistant executive director as this duty now lies with the executive director 71 IAC 1-1-18 Incorporates language from the definition of "breeder" under 71 IAC 1.5-1-19 and differentiates between flat and standardbred breeder 71 IAC 1-1-21 Limits the definition of "classified race" to only apply to standardbred 71 IAC 1-1-24 Limits the definition of "conditioned race" to only apply to standardbred 71 IAC 1-1-32 Differentiates definition as it pertains to standardbred and flat racing, as currently outlined in 71 IAC 1.5-1-30 71 IAC 1-1-35 Limits the definition of "driver" to only apply to standardbred 71 IAC 1-1-36 Limits the definition of "early closing race" to only apply to standardbred 71 IAC 1-1-37 Limits the definition of "elimination heats" to only apply to standardbred 71 IAC 1-1-39.1 Deletes the requirement for the commission to appoint a director or executive secretary, as this duty now lies with the governor 71 IAC 1-1-41.5 Eliminates incorrect statute reference 71 IAC 1-1-43 Incorporates language from the definition of "forfeit" under 71 IAC 1.5-1-41 71 IAC 1-1-43.1 Incorporates language from the definition of "flat race" under 71 IAC 1.5-1-39 71 IAC 1-1-45 Incorporates language from the definition of "handicap" under 71 IAC 1.5-1-43 and differentiates between flat and standardbred handicapping 71 IAC 1-1-47 Differentiates registration rule for standardbred 71 IAC 1-1-49 Limits the definition of "in harness" to only apply to standardbred 71 IAC 1-1-50 Incorporates language from the definition of "inquiry" under 71 IAC 1.5-1-47 71 IAC 1-1-50.5 Incorporates language from 71 IAC 1.5-1-48 to define jockey or rider 71 IAC 1-1-53 Limits the definition of "late closing race" to only apply to standardbred 71 IAC 1-1-55 Incorporates language from the definition of "maiden" under 71 IAC 1.5-1-52 and differentiates between flat and standardbred maidens 71 IAC 1-1-58 Limits the definition of "matinee race" to only apply to standardbred 71 IAC 1-1-66 Incorporates language from the definition of "objection" under 71 IAC 1.5-1-62 by adding jockey 71 IAC 1-1-67.5 Adds rule reference to definition of "out of competition testing" to accommodate flat racing 71 IAC 1-1-68 Incorporates language from the definition of "official order of finish" under 71 IAC 1.5-1-64 71 IAC 1-1-70.5 Differentiates open races between flat racing (currently defined under 71 IAC 1.5-1-66.5) and standardbred racing 71 IAC 1-1-71 Differentiates optional claiming race between flat racing (currently defined under 71 IAC 1.5-1-67) and standardbred racing 71 IAC 1-1-72 Refers to statute rather than redundant language 71 IAC 1-1-73 Differentiates who can set entries for overnights between flat racing (currently defined under 71 IAC 1.5-1-69) and standardbred racing 71 IAC 1-1-75 Better defines area of paddock used for flat racing (currently defined under 71 IAC 1.5-1-71) 71 IAC 1-1-76 Refers to statute rather than redundant language 71 IAC 1-1-83 Differentiates post time between flat racing (currently defined under 71 IAC 1.5-1-79) and standardbred racing 71 IAC 1-1-88 Incorporates jockey language from the definition of "protest" under 71 IAC 1.5-1-84 71 IAC 1-1-90 Better defines "race" 71 IAC 1-1-91 Limits the definition of "record" to only apply to standardbred 71 IAC 1-1-97 Limits the definition of "scoring" to only apply to standardbred 71 IAC 1-1-99 Differentiates scratch times between flat races (currently defined under 71 IAC 1.5-1-93) and standardbred races 71 IAC 1-1-100 Better defines simulcast 71 IAC 1-1-102 Differentiates requirements for standardbred stable name registration 71 IAC 1-1-103 Incorporates language from the definition of "stakes race" under 71 IAC 1.5-1-97 and differentiates between flat and standardbred racing 71 IAC 1-1-104.5 Incorporates language from the definition of "steeplechase race" under 71 IAC 1.5-1-99 71 IAC 1-1-106 Limits the definition of "sulky" to only apply to standardbred 71 IAC 1-1-109.5 Incorporates language from the definition of "traction device" under 71 IAC 1.5-1-102.5 71 IAC 1-1-112 Differentiates walk over between flat racing (currently defined under 71 IAC 1.5-1-104) and standardbred racing 71 IAC 1-1-113.5 Incorporates language from the definition of "weigh out" under 71 IAC 1.5-1-107 71 IAC 1-1-113.7 Incorporates language from the definition of "weight for age" under 71 IAC 1.5-1-108 71 IAC 1-1-114 Incorporates language from the definition of "winner" under 71 IAC 1.5-1-109 V. Benefit Analysis VI. Cost Analysis VII. Sources of Information VIII. Regulatory Analysis IX. Contact Information of Staff to Answer Substantive Questions Notice of First Public Comment Period: 20260729-IR-071260253FNA Notice of Determination Received: July 9, 2026