An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in race horse industry reform, further providing for additional powers of commission.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s regulations for the horse racing industry by strengthening background checks for applicants seeking licenses. Specifically, it requires applicants to submit fingerprints to both the Pennsylvania State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to verify their identity and criminal history. The commission will also consider this information when evaluating applicants for licensure, and must handle this data in accordance with federal guidelines. This aims to improve the safety and security of horse racing operations in the state.
Key provisions
- Requires applicants for horse racing licenses to submit fingerprints for criminal background checks.
- Mandates fingerprint submissions to both the Pennsylvania State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- Allows the commission to consider criminal history information when evaluating license applicants.
- Clarifies that the commission’s screening process is not limited by certain regulations.
- Specifies that national criminal history record information must be handled according to FBI policy.
- Defines ‘applicant’ to include those applying for licenses related to horse care, training, racing, wagering, and management of racing entities.
Who is affected
- Horse racing industry participants
- Horse owners
- Horse trainers
- Racing entities
- Individuals seeking licenses in the horse racing industry
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- Pn 3586 Html
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Primary sponsor
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Benjamin Sanchez
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