BILL NUMBER: S8787
SPONSOR: ADDABBO
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in
relation to welfare, medical, and retirement plans provided by a
horsemen's organization in the absence of contractual obligations
 
PURPOSE OF BILL:
This is a chapter amendment that makes changes to L.2025, C.680.
 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:
This legislation amends the underlying chapter to provide that in the
absence of a contract between a licensed harness racing corporation and
a representative horsemen's organization, the previously negotiated
contract related to welfare, medical, or retirement plans will be auto-
matically extended for a one-time period of twelve months.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
This legislation is a negotiated change to the underlying chapter.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
Chapter amendment to Chapter 680 of the Laws of 2025.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the same date and in the same manner as a
chapter of the laws of 2025 amending the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering
and Breeding Law relating to welfare, medical, and retirement plans
provided by a horsemen's organization in the absence of contractual
obligations, as proposed in legislative bills numbers S.2612-B and
A.8206, takes effect.