This bill seeks to remove the authority of the lottery commission to license simulcast dog racing, effectively ending the practice in the jurisdiction it applies to. The bill amends the title of chapter 284 from "HORSE AND DOG RACING" to "HORSE RACING" by deleting the words "AND DOG." It further amends RSA 284:1 to clarify that the chapter applies only to running or harness horse racing, whether live, simulcast, or historic, by deleting the phrase "or simulcast dog racing." Additionally, the bill amends various sections of the RSA to remove references to simulcast dog racing, indicating a legislative move to discontinue the licensing and regulation of this form of gambling.

The bill also includes the repeal of several sections of the RSA that pertain to simulcast dog racing, including license requirements, license restrictions, and taxation on simulcast dog racing pools. The effective date of the act is set for January 1, 2027, indicating that the changes will not be immediate but will take place in the future. The bill was approved on May 14, 2024, and its provisions will be enacted from the beginning of 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 284:1, 284:6-a, 284:12, 284:12-a, 284:21
As Amended by the Senate: 284:1, 284:6-a, 284:12, 284:12-a, 284:21
Version adopted by both bodies: 284:1, 284:6-a, 284:12, 284:12-a, 284:21
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 284:1, 284:6-a, 284:12, 284:12-a, 284:21