SB 639 — 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: Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 5, 2026

In committeeCommerce and BusinessCommittees and CommissionsComptrollerDataElections, State Board ofElectronic Funds TransferGamingGaming and GamblingHistorical MattersHorse RacingHorsesLicensesLotteryLottery and Gaming Control Agency, StateMinoritiesNoticesRacingRevenue and TaxesSigns and BillboardsSmall BusinessSports and RecreationVideoVotingWomen

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: Budget and Taxation (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Budget and Taxation
Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 5, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Paul Corderman, Karen Young

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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