Bill > SB538

This bill allows organizations affiliated with a professional National Football League (NFL) team that plays its home games in Baltimore City to conduct raffles, similar to how organizations affiliated with a professional Major League Baseball (MLB) team already can. It also removes a previous expiration date for the provisions that allowed MLB-affiliated organizations to hold raffles, making those permissions permanent. The bill specifies that these raffles, whether for NFL or MLB-affiliated groups, must be conducted within designated geographical boundaries in Baltimore City, and when using electronic devices for ticket sales, age verification is required, with limits on ticket purchases per day. The permits for these raffles will now be valid for one year from the date of issuance, and there are specific timeframes for when tickets can be sold in relation to game start times.

Budget and Finance

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0538?ys=2026RS