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Yes: 174 • No: 0
MarylandHB 09112026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Horse Racing - Laurel Park - Arabian Breed Racing Authorization
Sponsored By: Aletheia McCaskill (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Horse RacingCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Emergency BillsHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.HorsesLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsRacingRules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational Safety
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Tracks fund Arabian purses and pay fees
The purse for an Arabian race cannot use the thoroughbred purse account. The track or a race sponsor must pay the purse. The track pays any taxes and fees that apply to a thoroughbred race. Bets on these races follow the same takeout rules as other races.
Limited Arabian races at Laurel and Pimlico
Licensees at Laurel Park and Pimlico can run live Arabian horse races. An Arabian horse must be a purebred with a valid Arabian Jockey Club of America certificate. Only one Arabian race can run per day, and no more than three per meet. These races are added on top of the thoroughbred card and may not cut the number of thoroughbred races. Each race needs State Racing Commission approval, and the rules take effect immediately.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Aletheia McCaskill
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Barry Beauchamp
Republican • House
Mark S. Chang
Democratic • House
Andrea Fletcher Harrison
Democratic • House
Julian Ivey
Democratic • House
Ric Metzgar
Republican • House
Karen Toles
Democratic • House
Ron Watson
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/13/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 46 • No: 0
House vote • 3/4/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 128 • No: 0 • Other: 9
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 318
4/28/2026Returned Passed
4/13/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (46-0)
4/13/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed
4/10/2026SenateFavorable Adopted
4/10/2026SenateFavorable Report by Budget and Taxation
4/10/2026SenateReferred Budget and Taxation
3/5/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (128-0)
3/4/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
3/3/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments {183122/1 Adopted
3/3/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations
3/3/2026HouseHearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
2/12/2026HouseFirst Reading Appropriations
2/5/2026House
Bill Text
Third Reading
3/3/2026
First Reading
2/5/2026
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