HB 39

Kentucky House of Representatives bill in Session 26RS.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 14, 2026.

AN ACT relating to pari-mutuel wagering.

Bill ID KY-26RS-HB-39
Session 26RS
Status in_committee
Committee Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations
House of Representatives in_committee 2026-01-14
Business / Commerce
Summary

Amend KRS 230.210 to redefine "pari-mutuel wagering"" to place amounts wagered in 1 or more pari-mutuel pools from which winning wagers are paid out in proportion to the individual winning wagers; allow statutory and Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation pari-mutuel pool deductions and adjustments; make pari-mutuel pools available to all patrons on equitable terms, with no advantages given to a particular patron or class of patron."

Sponsor
Matthew Lehman
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-07 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-14 Status in_committee
2026-01-14 Latest Action 01/14/26: to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
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