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MD HB1215

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Stonko

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Maryland Stadium Authority from selling, transferring, or disposing of Shamrock Farms (located at 4926 Woodbine Road, Woodbine, Maryland) except to Carroll County under the terms specified in the bill.

  • Authorizes Carroll County Commissioners to purchase Shamrock Farms for $4,480,000, adjusted for inflation as determined by the Board of Public Works and reduced by any amount Carroll County contributed to the State's original purchase.

  • Requires Carroll County to notify the Maryland Stadium Authority of its intent to purchase by July 1, 2029; if no notice is provided by that date, the bill's provisions automatically become void.

  • Allows Carroll County to pay for the purchase using the county's general fund, accept donations from any source, and make payments in equal annual installments over 5 years.

  • Transfers all rights and authority over Shamrock Farms, including zoning authority, to Carroll County upon completion of the transfer.

Legislative Description

Maryland Stadium Authority - Sale of Shamrock Farms to Carroll County

Notices

Last Action

Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/13/2026
Government, Labor, and Elections2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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