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MD HB1078

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Edelson

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Maryland Stadium Authority to acquire land, review proposals, and make recommendations for a professional soccer stadium and soccer academy in Baltimore City's Carroll Park

  • Establishes a bonding cap of $216,600,000 for the Carroll Park Soccer Stadium and Facility, requiring Board of Public Works approval for bond issuance and financing plans

  • Creates the Carroll Park Soccer Stadium and Facility Fund as a continuing, nonlapsing special fund to finance site acquisition, design, construction, and debt service

  • Dedicates a portion of state sports wagering proceeds to pay principal and interest on the stadium bonds beginning in fiscal year 2028

  • Prohibits the Authority from issuing bonds until it secures a written operating agreement with "United Partnership" (presumably the soccer team ownership group)

Legislative Description

Economic Development - Maryland Stadium Authority - Carroll Park Soccer Stadium and Facility

Reports

Last Action

Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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