STATE BILLMD HB 1581PASSED

Economic Development - Horse Racing Facilities, Prince George's County Blue Line Corridor Facilities, and Bus Rapid Transit - Alterations

Altering the entities to which the State Racing Commission may issue a license and award racing days for racing at mile tracks; altering the definitions of "Prince George's County Blue Line Corridor" and "Prince George's County Blue Line Corridor facility" for purposes of expanding the location of the corridor and types of facilities that may be located in the corridor; altering certain requirements for the thoroughbred racetrack operator of and certain long-term agreements related to the Pimlico racing facility site; etc.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: May 12, 2026; 184 days ago
Current chamber: House of Delegates
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD HB 1581 · PassedMay 12

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 376 · May 12, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 376House

Apr 13, 2026Passed EnrolledHouse

Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (103-33)House

Apr 13, 2026House Concurs Senate AmendmentsHouse

Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (47-0)Senate

Apr 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate

Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {833521/1 AdoptedSenate

Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and TaxationSenate

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Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.Senate

Mar 23, 2026Referred Budget and TaxationSenate

Mar 21, 2026Third Reading Passed (94-31)House

Mar 20, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse

Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments {983027/1 AdoptedHouse

Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by AppropriationsHouse

Feb 13, 2026Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.House

Feb 13, 2026First Reading AppropriationsHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 21, 2026 · House · 94 yea · 31 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · Senate · 47 yea · 0 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · House · 103 yea · 33 nayPassed

Subjects

Horse Racing
Gaming
Economic Development
Commerce and Business
Committees and Commissions
Community Development
Construction
Corporations
Disclosure
horses
Licenses
Nonprofit Organizations
Racing
Stadium Authority
Appropriations
Art, Music, and Cultural Affairs
Bonds
Budgets
Buses
Commercial Rehabilitation
Comptroller
Enterprise Zones
Grants
Housing
Mass Transit
Montgomery County
Prince George's County
Public Buildings and Facilities
Railroads
Retail Sales
Revenue and Taxes
Sports and Recreation
Technology
Transportation
Zoning and Planning
Annotated Code of Maryland
Ethics
Howard County
Notices

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