Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act
On December 27, 2020, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act was signed into law as a component of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Enactment of this law implements federal oversight of thoroughbred horseracing through the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA). HISA is responsible for creating and enforcing rules to improve equine welfare and racetrack safety and to prevent doping of racehorses. Despite numerous legal challenges, two programs overseen by HISA—the Racetrack Safety Program and the Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program—went into effect on July 1, 2022, and May 22, 2023, respectively
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