Federal Legislation to Protect Racehorses From Doping

Federal Legislation to Protect Racehorses From Doping

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HORSERACING INTEGRITY AND SAFETY ACT
H.R.1754 / S.4547

Catastrophic incidents on racetracks across America are killing horses and putting jockeys at risk. Despite industry pundits putting the blame on track surfaces or justifying deaths as collateral damage statistics, one thing is certain — over doping horses and giving them illicit drugs is one of the primary reasons fatalities are occurring across the nation.

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act, H.R.1754 / S.4547, will authorize the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to oversee and regulate horse doping, bringing the United States in line with international standards. This initiative will be funded entirely by the horseracing industry — not on the taxpayer's dime.

VICTORY! IT'S A NEW ERA IN U.S. HORSE RACING

​​​The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) was signed into federal law on December 27, 2020. The next steps in implementing the law include establishing the rules that will govern anti-doping, racetrack safety, and riding crop policies. 

All rules must be approved by the FTC, which require a period of public comment. Keep up to date as this opportunity approaches by following our updates. 

HISA UPDATES

Horse Doping DECEMBER 2020

PASSED INTO FEDERAL LAW!