California Horse Racing Safety Bill | Horse Racing Free Tips https://horseracingfreetips.com Horse Race Ratings and Tips - Sports News Wed, 30 Sep 2020 01:16:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://horseracingfreetips.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/cropped-horse-racing-free-tips-1-32x32.jpg California Horse Racing Safety Bill | Horse Racing Free Tips https://horseracingfreetips.com 32 32 Governor Signs Horse Racing Safety Bills in California https://horseracingfreetips.com/governor-signs-horse-racing-safety-bills-in-california/ Wed, 30 Sep 2020 01:16:01 +0000 https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/?p=258889 Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa Tuesday to improve horse racing safety across California and build on reforms adopted last year. Additionally, the governor signed a second horse racing bill, co-authored by Sen. Dodd and Assembly member Adam Gray, D-Merced, incorporating recommendations from the California Horse Racing Board. “The horse

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“The horse racing industry must accept and adopt forward-thinking solutions as the health and welfare of the sport’s human and equine athletes are paramount to their future in California,” said Gov. Newsom. “These bills are an essential step to create a safer and more transparent horse racing experience for everyone involved and can serve as a model for other states to follow.”
“Making horse racing safer for horses and jockeys is critical for the future of this sport,” Sen. Dodd said. “Thanks to Gov. Newsom for signing my bill, which will help ensure track conditions are right and horses are fit before they hit the starting gate.”
In 2019, Sen. Dodd wrote Senate Bill 469 and followed this year with Senate Bill 800, which incorporates reforms recommended by the CHRB, including improved veterinary medical review prior to races and increased transparency in drug testing. The second bill, AB 1974, provides additional safeguards.

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