SB 655
Establishing Right to Race Act
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- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 655 establishes the ‘Right to Race’ Act in West Virginia, aiming to protect existing racetracks and racing facilities from lawsuits. The bill provides immunity to racetracks built before a property owner acquired land near them, regardless of changes to operations. It also prevents local governments from enacting ordinances that would restrict the operation of these facilities. This legislation is designed to safeguard the continued operation of racing venues in the state.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘Area of the racing facility’ as a 10-mile radius around a racetrack.
- Provides immunity to racetracks built before a property owner acquired land nearby.
- States that immunity applies regardless of changes to the facility’s operations.
- Limits the timeframe for claims to before a property owner acquired the land.
- Prohibits local governments from enacting ordinances restricting racetracks.
Who is affected
- Racing facilities and racetracks
- Property owners near racing facilities
- Local governments (political subdivisions)
Notable changes
- Creates a legal framework to protect existing racetracks from nuisance lawsuits.
- Establishes a specific timeframe for when property owners can bring claims.
- Limits local government authority to regulate racing facilities.
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