New Bill Aims to Prevent Future Barn Fires

A devastating fire at Saratoga Springs’ harness track killed 17 horses, sparking urgent calls for change. New York lawmakers, including Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner and Senator Pat Fahy, are pushing a “life-saving” bill to require fire suppression systems in barns — closing a loophole that allowed older facilities to bypass newer safety standards. The legislation aims to prevent future tragedies and protect both animals and workers as the bill moves through the state legislature. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b5d5afa6f700b34