Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: Funkhouser
Latest Action
To Finance
Mar 6, 2026
Summary
The bill defines a new "West Virginia Certified Thoroughbred" category, sets eligibility rules for those horses to run in restricted races, and reallocates certain racing revenues to development funds. It affects breeders, owners, and licensed racetracks by providing higher race caps and inflation‑adjusted purse support. The changes aim to boost local breeding, racing jobs, and the state’s horse‑and‑greyhound industries.
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