The bill amends Florida Statutes to remove the requirement for thoroughbred permitholders to conduct live racing. Specifically, it allows thoroughbred permitholders, along with greyhound, jai alai, harness horse racing, and quarter horse racing permitholders, the option to elect not to conduct live racing or games without losing their permit status. This change is reflected in the amendment to section 550.01215, where the previous mandate that a thoroughbred permitholder must conduct live racing has been deleted.

Additionally, the bill modifies the licensure requirements for slot machine gaming by eliminating certain conditions that previously applied to thoroughbred permitholders. The requirement for thoroughbred permitholders to conduct a full schedule of live racing or games as a condition for maintaining a slot machine license has been removed, along with the stipulation that a binding agreement with the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' Association must be in place for the issuance of a slot machine license. These changes aim to provide greater flexibility for thoroughbred permitholders in their operations. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 105 Filed: 550.01215