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HB 1240 — Maryland

Sports Wagering - Wagers on Historical Horse Races - Authorization

Altering the definition of "sporting event" for purposes of provisions of law governing sports wagering to include historical horse races; authorizing certain sports wagering facility licensees to accept wagers on historical horse races that are made by an individual physically present and subject to certain limitations; providing for the distribution of proceeds from sports wagering on historical horse races; submitting the Act to a referendum of the qualified voters of the State; etc.

Latest action: Reassigned to Ways and Means · Feb 17, 2026

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Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Ways and Means (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Ways and Means and Appropriations

    Feb 11, 2026 · House of Delegates

  2. Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)

    Feb 12, 2026 · House of Delegates

  3. Reassigned to Ways and Means

    Feb 17, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Kris Fair, Jason Buckel

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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