Horses' safety squad budget up for FTC approval—neigh-sayers welcome.
Published Date: 9/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Trade Commission publishes the 2027 proposed budget of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority and seeks public comment on whether the Commission should approve, disapprove, or modify the proposed budget.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.
Racetracks and States Will Be Assessed
The Authority calculated 2027 assessments by State and by racetrack under its approved Methodology and submitted those amounts to the Commission. Those assessments are the primary way the Authority funds its 2027 budget and therefore will require payments from State Racing Commissions and racetracks that conduct Covered Horseraces.
Large ADMC and Lab Testing Costs
The Proposed Budget dedicates nearly 75% of spending to the Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) program, including $35,292,590 for the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) and $17,860,583 for laboratory testing in 2027. These big line items represent the largest drivers of the Authority's funding needs for 2027.
Louisiana/WV/Texas Inclusion Could Change Fees
Appendices exclude Louisiana and West Virginia because of a preliminary injunction; if those States begin operations in 2027, the Authority asks to assess racetracks in those States on a pro rata basis. The Authority also requests permission to assess any racetrack in Texas that conducts Covered Horseraces in 2027; adding these tracks would lower the assessment amount for other States and racetracks.
Budget Reduced; Industry Burden Lowered
The Proposed Budget reflects gross budget reductions of more than $4.4 million (about a 5.75% decrease from the 2026 Budget) and a roughly 9.50% decrease since 2025. The Authority says these reductions are intended to lower the financial demands on the horseracing industry while maintaining safety programs.
Fines and Testing Fees Budgeted as Revenue
The Authority budgeted specific revenue items for 2027: $330,000 from Racetrack Safety fines, $180,000 from Anti-Doping and Medication Control fines, $395,503 for laboratory testing income, and $398,000 in other reimbursed revenue. These items are planned sources of funding for the Authority in 2027.
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