PennsylvaniaHorse racing license applicants would undergo state and federal background checks
People applying for licenses covering horse care, racing, wagering, security, or track management must provide fingerprints for state and federal record checks.
What it does
People seeking certain horse racing licenses must provide fingerprints for state and federal criminal record checks. The commission uses the records to screen applicants for fitness.
Argument forChecks may help the commission screen license applicants for fitness using current criminal arrest and conviction records.
Argument againstApplicants may face a privacy burden because they must provide fingerprints for state and federal criminal record checks.
More detail
Applicants must submit fingerprints for state and federal criminal record checks. Applicants for licenses involving horse care or training, racing, wagering systems, security, or management of licensed racing entities are covered. Listed examples include owners, trainers, jockeys, grooms, veterinarians, and racing officials. The commission uses the information to screen applicants for fitness for licensure. The act says it takes effect immediately.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 22Act No. 116 of 2026Latest
- Oct 22Approved by the Governor Josh ShapiroBecame Law
- Oct 22Presented to the GovernorTo Governor
- Oct 22Signed in House
- Oct 21Signed in Senate
- Vote recorded FINAL PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Oct 21Third consideration and final passagePassed House
- Oct 21Re-reported as committedMinor
- Oct 20Re-referred to AppropriationsMinor
- Oct 20Second considerationMinor
- Oct 19Removed from table
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Agriculture & Rural Affairs): Report Bill As Committed. Result: pass.Lower
- Oct 19Laid on the table
- Oct 19First considerationMinor
- Oct 19Reported as committedMinor
- Oct 7Referred to Agriculture & Rural AffairsMinor
- Oct 6Third consideration and final passagePassed Senate
- Vote recorded FINAL PASSAGE. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed. Result: pass.Upper
- Oct 6Re-reported as committedMinor
- Oct 5Re-referred to AppropriationsMinor
- Oct 5Second considerationMinor
- Sep 30First considerationMinor
- Vote recorded Committee vote (Agriculture & Rural Affairs): Reported as Committed. Result: pass.Upper
- Sep 30Reported as committedMinor
- Sep 29Referred to Agriculture & Rural AffairsIntroduced
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