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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the definition of "sporting event" for purposes of provisions of law governing sports wagering to include historical horse races; authorizing certain sports wagering facility licensees to accept wagers on historical horse races that are made by an individual physically present and subject to certain limitations; providing for the distribution of proceeds from sports wagering on historical horse races; submitting the Act to a referendum of the qualified voters of the State; etc.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of a "sporting event" to include historical horse races, allowing certain licensed sports wagering facilities to accept bets on these races from individuals physically present at those locations. The bill outlines specific rules for how these historical horse race wagers are conducted, including that they must be pari-mutuel betting, meaning bettors wager against each other rather than the house, and that terminals used for these bets will display past performance data but conceal the identity of the specific race until after the bet is placed. It also details how the proceeds from these historical horse race wagers will be distributed, with a portion going to the State Lottery Fund, the General Fund, and the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Fund, among other allocations, and requires the bill to be approved by voters in a referendum before it can become law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Budget and Taxation Hearing (13:00:00 2/25/2026 ) (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0639?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0639f.pdf |
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