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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.

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

All Roll Calls

Yes: 174 • No: 0

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

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 318

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/10/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/10/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/10/2026Senate

  7. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/5/2026Senate

  8. Third Reading Passed (128-0)

    3/4/2026House

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/3/2026House

  10. Favorable with Amendments {183122/1 Adopted

    3/3/2026House

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations

    3/3/2026House

  12. Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/12/2026House

  13. First Reading Appropriations

    2/5/2026House

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/5/2026

    PDF

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