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California AB 2792 exempts New York Stakes races from daily import limits

Original title: Horse racing: out-of-state thoroughbred races: New York Stakes.

Record date · August 30, 2026

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill allows California horse racing associations and fairs to import an unlimited number of New York Stakes races, removing them from the current statewide cap of 75 imported races per day.

Why it matters

This change allows California betting facilities to offer more wagering opportunities on specific high-profile out-of-state races without being restricted by daily import quotas.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

thoroughbred racing associations

These entities gain the ability to import more than 75 races per day when New York Stakes races are included.

Directly affected

fairs

These entities gain the ability to import more than 75 races per day when New York Stakes races are included.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill change the total number of races allowed in California?
No, it only removes the 'New York Stakes' races from the daily count of 75 imported races, allowing more than 75 races to be imported if those specific races are included.
Do horsemen's organizations need to approve these imports?
No, existing law allows associations and fairs to import these races and accept wagers without the consent of the organization representing horsemen and horsewomen.

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Where This Stands

Currently filed. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Committee.

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Discoveries

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Expansion of Import Capacity

The bill represents a targeted expansion of betting capacity by creating a carve-out for a specific race series, effectively raising the daily import ceiling.

Connected Entities

New York Stakes
otherNew York Stakes“The specific series of horse races being exempted from import limits.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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