This market asks whether greyhound racing will be outlawed in the USA by May 15, 2027, resolving based on either a federal ban or all states that currently permit greyhound racing enacting bans. Only West Virginia still allows greyhound racing (two tracks: Wheeling Island and Mardi Gras). The House passed H.R. 7567 in April 2026 with the greyhound ban attached, but the Senate version specifically excludes the ban per multiple sources including Rep. Moore. Senate Agriculture Chairman Boozman targets June 2026 for markup, and the bill needs 60 votes to clear a potential filibuster. West Virginia Senators Capito and Justice are actively working to protect the state's tracks, which fund significant local pension obligations. No state-level ban developments have occurred; West Virginia's recent failed bills to decouple casino from racing show the state wants to preserve the industry. The ban could still be added during conference committee, but the Senate's exclusion and West Virginia's opposition create substantial headwinds. Given the uncertain legislative path and lack of state-level momentum, the probability remains modest.
Senate Ag Chair says text will be released in June with markup same month; Senate recesses May 23-June 1
Senate Agriculture Committee ranking member John Boozman stated the Senate will release farm bill text and begin markup in June 2026.
Moore states the greyhound ban 'is not in their bill in the Senate,' meaning it could be stripped in conference committee
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman said the markup is targeted for end of May or early June. The Senate is not in session the last week of May (recess May 23 - June 1). The bill requires 60 votes to clear a filibuster.
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman (R-Ark.) announced the committee will begin markup of the farm bill (H.R. 7567) containing the greyhound racing ban provisions at the end of May or early June 2026. The Senate version will require 60 votes to clear the filibuster.
