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Supreme Court Upholds Horse Racing Safety Law

The U.S Supreme Court is seen, Thursday, June 20, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

The Supreme Court has made a significant decision by rejecting a challenge from Republican-controlled states regarding a horse racing safety law that has implemented national medication and anti-doping regulations. The law, which has been upheld by an appeals court, entrusts authority to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, a private entity responsible for administering the rules.

Oklahoma, Louisiana, and West Virginia, along with several racetracks, had sought to invalidate the law. However, the appeals court ruling stood, dismissing arguments that Congress had delegated excessive power to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.

The anti-doping program, which was put into effect in the spring of 2023, aims to centralize the drug testing of racehorses, manage the test results, and enforce consistent penalties for horses and trainers. This program replaces the previous disparate rules that varied across different states.

Law entrusts authority to Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to horse racing safety law.
Appeals court upholds law implementing national medication and anti-doping regulations.
Oklahoma, Louisiana, and West Virginia sought to invalidate the law.
Anti-doping program centralizes drug testing and penalties for racehorses and trainers.
Legislation to dismantle the Authority has not progressed.

Despite efforts to challenge the law, legislation introduced in the House of Representatives in September to dismantle the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority has not made progress.

For more updates on the U.S. Supreme Court, you can follow the AP's coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/us-supreme-court.

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