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Maryland General Assembly · HB0228 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 83 (Chapter 83)

Horse Racing - Prohibited Acts - Slaughter of Racehorses for Commercial Purposes

Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
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Officially: “Horse Racing - Prohibited Acts - Slaughter of Racehorses for Commercial Purposes Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Prohibiting a person from slaughtering or causing the slaughter of a racehorse in the State for certain commercial purposes; prohibiting a person from purchasing, selling, transferring, offering for sale, importing into the State, or transporting a racehorse if the person knows or reasonably should know that the racehorse will be slaughtered for certain commercial purposes; requiring certain fines collected by the State Racing Commission to be distributed to the racing Special Fund; etc.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Jan 27, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 2, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 21, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 22, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 21, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Mar 31, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 13, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 18, 2026

The numbers

3
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Chair, Appropriations CommitteeLaborDepartmental
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 83 (as of Aug 30, 2026).