Horse Racing - Laurel Park - Arabian Breed Racing Authorization

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill authorizes a licensee at Laurel Park (or Pimlico) to run live races for purebred Arabian horses that are registered with the Arabian Jockey Club of America. It limits the number of Arabian races, requires separate funding, and mandates approval by the State Racing Commission. The measure aims to expand racing options without reducing existing thoroughbred events.

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Hearings

• Appropriations — Bill Hearing
  Appropriations · Feb 24, 2026

History

1. Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 318
2. Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 13, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 10, 2026Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 10, 2026Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
6. Apr 10, 2026Favorable Adopted
7. Mar 5, 2026Referred Budget and Taxation
8. Mar 4, 2026Third Reading Passed
9. Mar 3, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
10. Mar 3, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations
11. Mar 3, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
12. Feb 12, 2026Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• McCaskill · sponsor
• Beauchamp
• Chang
• Harrison
• Ivey
• Metzgar
• Toles
• Watson

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