Legislation - HB1581

Title: Horse Racing - Facility Ownership, Development, Licensing, and Operations - Alterations
Sponsored by: Chair, Appropriations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Stadium Authority)
Status: In the House - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Altering the entities to which the State Racing Commission may issue a license and award racing days for racing at mile tracks; altering certain requirements for the thoroughbred racetrack operator of and certain long-term agreements related to the Pimlico racing facility site; providing that the Maryland Stadium Authority is the successor of the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority for the operation of a certain racing and community development project; etc.

Committees

Original:: Appropriations Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): June 1, 2026

By Request of the Governor

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/13/2026 Legislative Date 2/13/2026 Action First Reading Appropriations Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/13/2026 Legislative Date 2/13/2026 Action Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Horse Racing - Facility Ownership, Development, Licensing, and Operations - Alterations Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/13/2026	2/13/2026	First Reading Appropriations
House	2/13/2026	2/13/2026	Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
			Text - First - Horse Racing - Facility Ownership, Development, Licensing, and Operations - Alterations

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