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MD SB883

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Antonio Hayes

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Maryland Stadium Authority to acquire, design, and construct the Carroll Park Soccer Stadium and Facility in Baltimore City for professional soccer and use as a soccer academy and school

  • Establishes a bond limit of $216,600,000 for financing the facility, with Board of Public Works approval required for bond issuance and financing plans

  • Creates the Carroll Park Soccer Stadium and Facility Fund as a continuing, nonlapsing special fund to pay debt service and facility-related expenses

  • Requires the Authority to secure a written operating agreement with United Partnership before issuing any bonds for the project

  • Funds debt service beginning in fiscal year 2028 through sports wagering proceeds distributed to the facility fund before allocations to the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Fund

Legislative Description

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

Reports

Last Action

Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/6/2026

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