SB 762 Maryland Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Horse Racing - Racetrack Facility Renewal Account Grants - Alterations

SB 762 modifies Maryland's grant program for racetrack facilities by allowing racing licensees (like Rosecroft Raceway and Ocean Downs) to receive capital construction grants without providing a matching fund. Instead, if they accept a grant without a matching fund, they must commit to conducting live racing in the state for at least 10 years after construction. The bill also requires the State Racing Commission to recapture funds if licensees fail to meet live racing commitments or other requirements, such as submitting detailed capital improvement plans. These changes update existing rules that previously required matching funds and specified minimum live racing days (60 for Rosecroft, 40 for Ocean Downs). The bill aims to streamline grant access while ensuring long-term facility investment and live racing operations.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

May 2026

Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Signed May 12, 2026

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What changed between versions

Third - Horse Racing - Racetrack Facility Renewal Account Grants - Alterations → Enrolled - Horse Racing - Racetrack Facility Renewal Account Grants - Alterations · 4 edits · May 12, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized as an enrolled act, changing its status from a draft Senate bill to a law ready for the Governor's signature. The primary substantive change involves the description of the bill's purpose, which now focuses on altering the balance available in the Racetrack Facility Renewal Account if racetracks close, rather than requiring the recapture of grant funds. Additionally, the bill's scope was narrowed by removing references to repealing specific sections related to operating assistance reimbursements.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by removing provisions that repealed sections governing operating assistance reimbursements for racetracks.

SCOPE

The bill's purpose description was updated to emphasize adjusting the account balance upon racetrack closures instead of recapturing funds.

Provisions repealing sections related to operating assistance reimbursements were removed from the bill's scope.

TECHNICAL

The bill's status changed from 'Senate Bill' to 'Enrolled Bill,' indicating it has passed all legislative stages and is awaiting the Governor's approval.

The bill's title was updated to reflect the enrolled status and include the relevant Senate and Appropriations committees.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 26, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 30, 2026

How they voted

49–0

Passed

Total votes 49

Mar 26, 2026

D Democratic36

36 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican13

13 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

May 12, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 383

executive

Apr 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed Enrolled

upper

Apr 13, 2026

Introduced

Senate Concurs House Amendments

upper

Apr 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third Reading Passed

lower

Apr 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

lower

Apr 9, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations

lower

Mar 30, 2026

House Of Delegates · Passed

House of Delegates Vote: pass (137-0-5)

house of delegates

Mar 26, 2026

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (49-0)

senate

Mar 21, 2026

Committee

Referred Appropriations

lower

Mar 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third Reading Passed

upper

Mar 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

upper

Mar 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

upper

Feb 6, 2026

Committee

First Reading Budget and Taxation

upper

10 primary · 0 co-sponsors