Kentucky 2023 Regular Session

Kentucky House Bill HB404

Introduced
2/21/23  

Caption

AN ACT relating to premises licensed by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.

Impact

If enacted, HB 404 will mandate that licensed premises are not only responsible for monitoring law enforcement activities, but they must also report these findings to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary. This increased transparency could lead to improved regulation of horse racing activities and may provide valuable data to guide future legislative actions related to public safety and the integrity of horse racing operations in Kentucky.

Summary

House Bill 404 proposes new requirements for premises licensed by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. Under this bill, each licensed location will be required to compile an annual report detailing all law enforcement activities that occurred on their premises during the preceding calendar year. This includes information such as the number of arrests, citations, specific offenses, and the outcomes of criminal prosecutions related to those incidents. The intent is to enhance oversight and ensure accountability in licensed environments where horse racing occurs.

Sentiment

The sentiment towards HB 404 appears to be generally supportive among those advocating for transparency in law enforcement and accountability in the horse racing industry. However, there may be concerns about the administrative burden placed on licensed premises to gather and report this data annually. Stakeholders will likely weigh the benefits of oversight against the potential impact on operational efficiencies at these licensed facilities.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise as industry stakeholders discuss the implications of tracking and reporting law enforcement activities. Some may argue that the requirements could lead to stigmatization of certain facilities based on law enforcement interactions, while others may view increased reporting as a necessary step to maintain public trust in the horse racing industry. The effectiveness of the bill in preventing criminal activities at licensed premises will also be a subject of analysis as its impacts are observed in future years.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KY SB299

AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and declaring an emergency.

KY HB566

AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation and declaring an emergency.

KY HB281

AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.

KY SB334

Boards and commissions; Horse Racing Modernization Act, established

KY HB702

AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.

KY HB594

AN ACT relating to the regulation of game machines.

KY SB302

AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.

KY HB357

AN ACT to revise and correct the Kentucky Revised Statutes.

KY HB39

AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Park.

KY HB3219

Decoupling horse racing from licensed racetrack casinos

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.