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Greyhound Racing Legislation in Illinois
H.B. 1152 and H.B. 1153 ban greyhound racing and simulcasts of
greyhound racing. State
Representative Terry Parke introduced these two laws to
outlaw greyhound racing and simulcasting of greyhound races in the
state of Illinois. We strongly supported House Bill No. H.B.
1152 and H.B. 1153 for the following reasons.
- The taxpayers do not want to take on additional financial burden that occurs when greyhound racing fails as a business. Frequently, greyhound racing improves the economy only temporarily. Eventually it fails to continue to produce profitable net revenues. Often the industry requests tax relief from the state and defaults on the mortgages for the property.
- Greyhounds receive minimal health care during their track life and corpses of the dogs are often improperly disposed of.
- Many people are opposed to the inhumane treatment of these animals. Greyhound racing is an economically driven business that kills tens of thousands of greyhounds annually.
