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Senate bill · S9183 (2025-26)

Relates to eligibility requirements for horses participating in the three racing levels of the New York Sire Stakes program

New York State Senate

Same as A9234, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Latest action Jul 17, 2026

Passed as A9234, the matching Assembly bill.

Sponsor: Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. (State Senator, District 15, Democratic)

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From NY Open Legislation, the NY Senate and Assembly, and official rosters. This record was last updated Oct 22, 2026. About our data

Summary

Expands eligibility requirements for horses participating in the three racing levels of the New York Sire Stakes program.

Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries

Amends the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This bill clarifies eligibility for participation in the New York Sire Stakes program by providing that any horse sired by a registered stal- lion standing in New York State is eligible to compete, regardless of where the mare was bred or foaled. Existing language that allows bonus awards for those mares residing in New York in the year of conception shall be preserved.

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Where it stands

Signed into law.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Racing and Wagering · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Racing, Gaming And Wagering · New York State Senate.

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The sponsor's argument

Why Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. says this is needed

The New York Sire Stakes program, which includes the Sire Stakes (A level), Excelsior Series and County Fair races, was established to promote the breeding, ownership, and racing of standardbred horses with- in New York State. However, current statutory and regulatory language has led to ambiguity and uneven interpretation as to whether horses sired by registered New York stallions but conceived outside the state are eligible for all of these races in the New York Sire Stakes program. This amendment ensures that eligibility is tied directly to the stallion's standing in New York, which is consistent with the program's intent to incentivize the state's stallion industry and enhance economic activity surrounding New York's standardbred breeding farms. By guaranteeing eligibility for all horses sired by a New York stallion, the bill will encourage greater investment in New York stallions, support local breeding operations and agricultural employment, eliminate confusion surrounding eligibility standards, and strengthen the competi- tiveness of New York's harness racing industry with other state's stan- dardbred racing programs.

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Floor vote

    NY SenateMar 24, 2026Result: passedSenate vote on A9234, the matching Assembly bill.

    (59) (2) (0) (2)

  • Vote: Committee vote · Racing, Gaming And Wagering

    Senate Racing, Gaming And WageringMar 17, 2026Result: passed

    (7) (0) (0) (0)

Full history

  1. Jul 17, 2026

    Signed

    SIGNED CHAP.167

    NY Assembly

  2. Jul 10, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    NY Assembly

  3. Mar 24, 2026

    3RD Reading CAL.552

    3RD READING CAL.552

    NY Senate

  4. Mar 24, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    PASSED SENATE

    NY Senate

  5. Mar 24, 2026

    Substituted

    SUBSTITUTED FOR S9183

    NY Senate

Show full history (14 earlier events)
  1. Mar 19, 2026

    Advanced to Third Reading

    ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

    NY Senate

  2. Mar 18, 2026

    2ND Report CAL.

    2ND REPORT CAL.

    NY Senate

  3. Mar 17, 2026

    1ST Report CAL.552

    1ST REPORT CAL.552

    NY Senate

  4. Mar 16, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    DELIVERED TO SENATE

    NY Assembly

  5. Mar 16, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    PASSED ASSEMBLY

    NY Assembly

  6. Mar 16, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING

    NY Senate

  7. Mar 12, 2026

    Advanced to Third Reading CAL.299

    ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.299

    NY Assembly

  8. Mar 12, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    REPORTED

    NY Assembly

  9. Feb 11, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING

    NY Senate

  10. Jan 20, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    NY Assembly

  11. Jan 14, 2026

    Amend and Recommit to Racing and Wagering

    AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO RACING AND WAGERING

    NY Assembly

  12. Jan 7, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING

    NY Assembly

  13. Dec 1, 2025

    Amend (t) and Recommit to Racing and Wagering

    AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO RACING AND WAGERING

    NY Assembly

  14. Nov 7, 2025

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING

    NY Assembly

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