The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Dawn Romero Watson.
DIGEST
SB 272 Original 2022 Regular Session Cortez
Present law, regarding horse racing, provides that in no case may offtrack wagering facilities (OTBs)
accept wagers on races run at any track without a contract with the licensee operating the host track.
Provides that the contract shall include all terms and conditions for use of races run at the host track
by the OTB, including compensation of the host track for such use. Requires the contract to be filed
with the commission. Prohibits a host track from denying the use of its races by any other OTB in
Louisiana under the same terms and conditions.
Present law prohibits historical horse racing from being conducted via a machine or website or
mobile application beyond the property of the pari-mutuel facility or OTB. Requires the commission
to promulgate rules relative to the enforcement of present law.
Proposed law retains present law but makes technical changes.
Effective August 1, 2022.
(Amends R.S. 4:214(G) and (L))