MarylandLaw will keep a Baltimore City racetrack license valid through July 2029
Starting July 1, 2026, a Baltimore City racetrack license will count as unexpired through July 1, 2029, while its owner completes a transfer and renewal, or renovations, at the same site.
What it does
A racetrack alcohol license for premises in the 5200 block of Park Heights Avenue will count as unexpired through July 1, 2029, for a transfer and renewal, and renovations, at the same location.
Argument forThe extension could give the racetrack time to complete its ownership transfer, renewal, and renovations without the license expiring first.
Argument againstKeeping the license valid through 2029 could reduce pressure to finish the ownership transfer, renewal, or renovations sooner.
More detail
The law treats the racetrack license as unexpired through July 1, 2029, for the listed purposes. It covers a racetrack alcohol license for premises in the 5200 block of Park Heights Avenue in Baltimore City. The extension covers completing an ownership transfer and renewal, and completing renovations, at the same location. The law takes effect July 1, 2026. It remains in force until July 31, 2029, then ends automatically.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 26Approved by the Governor Wes Moore - Chapter 849Became Law
- Apr 7Returned Passed
- Apr 6Third Reading PassedPassed Senate
- Mar 31Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedMinor
- Mar 30Favorable Report by FinanceMinor
- Mar 23Referred FinanceMinor
- Mar 21Third Reading PassedPassed House
- Mar 20Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Mar 20Floor Amendment {
- Mar 20Favorable AdoptedMinor
- Mar 20Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and ElectionsMinor
- Mar 9
- Vote recorded On Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 13Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.
- Jan 19First Reading Government, Labor, and ElectionsIntroduced