Florida House Bill 881, introduced by Republican Rep. Adam Anderson, seeks to separate live horse racing from gambling operations at the state’s last two racetracks. The bill aims to “decouple” these activities, a move that could significantly impact Florida’s horse industry, particularly in Marion County, which is the industry’s hub.

Opponents of the bill argue that decoupling would severely damage the equine sector, while supporters have pursued legal action, challenging the constitutionality of the state’s coupling requirement. This legislation closely resembles a similar bill that was narrowly defeated in the previous legislative session.