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Florida House of Representatives approves decoupling bill
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Florida House of Representatives approves decoupling bill

  • February 12, 2026

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCJB) – The “decoupling” bill in Tallahassee that worries many in the horse capital was approved by the House on Wednesday.

The bill was approved by a vote of 77-34.

Among Marion and Levy County representatives, only Judson Sapp voted for it.

It would remove a requirement for a racing license holder to run live races in order to keep their gambling operations.

A companion bill in the Senate has not moved, and it is uncertain whether the House bill will gain traction in the upper chamber.

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