Horse Racing - Laurel Park - Arabian Breed Racing Authorization
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Horse Racing - Laurel Park - Arabian Breed Racing Authorization” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Authorizing a licensee at Laurel Park to conduct live racing of Arabian breed horses under certain circumstances; etc.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 4, 2026
Hearing · Feb 24, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 2, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 21, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 22, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 21, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 9, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 22, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 25, 2026
The numbers
8
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Delegate McCaskillDelegate BeauchampDelegate ChangDelegate HarrisonDelegate IveyDelegate MetzgarDelegate TolesDelegate Watson
Recorded votes
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.56Senate · 2026-03-26 · Voting Yea 46, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 1, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 0
Third Reading (HB) Calendar No.23House · 2026-02-23 · Voting Yea 128, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 4, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 9
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 318 (as of Sep 4, 2026).