in-20260729-IR-071260253FNA: The Indiana Horse Racing Commission (commission) is soliciting public comment on adding, amending, and repealing rules at 71 IAC 1-1 concerning updating definitions.

Summary

The Indiana Horse Racing Commission (commission) is soliciting public comment on adding, amending, and repealing rules at 71 IAC 1-1 concerning updating definitions. The purpose behind these amendments is to include flat racing definitions in 71 IAC 1-1, thus eliminating the need for 71 IAC 1.5. The implementation costs of the proposed rule are not expected to exceed the threshold set in IC 4-22-2-22.7(c)(6). For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, small businesses affected by this rulemaking may contact the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator: For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 5-28-17-6 is: Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 5-28-17-6, specifically IC 5-28-17-6(9), investigating and attempting to resolve any matter regarding compliance by a small business with a law, rule, or policy administered by a state agency, either as a party to a proceeding or as a mediator. The commission is soliciting public comment on the proposed rule. Comments may be submitted in one of the following ways: All comments must be postmarked or time-stamped not later than August 28, 2026. The rule, Regulatory Analysis, appendices referenced in the Regulatory Analysis, and materials incorporated by reference (if applicable) are on file at the Indiana Horse Racing Commission, 1302 North Meridian Street, Suite 175, Indianapolis, Indiana and are available for public inspection....

The agency’s own summary, as published.