Law Calls For Progress Reports

Under legislation signed into law in April, the Maryland Stadium Authority must provide two reports—on or before Sept. 30 of this year and by Jan. 1, 2023—on the progress of the redevelopment of Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course as authorized under the Racing and Community Development Act of 2020. The racing-related provisions were added to a broader economic development bill largely related to sports facilities.

Each report is required to describe efforts by interested parties and the MSA to reduce the overall project costs; report on the cost and schedule for Laurel Park based on the programmatic desires of current ownership; and report on the cost and schedule for Laurel based upon the implementation of recommendations from a report on the status of Maryland Thoroughbred racing operations, including models and recommendations regarding future and planning operations for the Maryland Thoroughbred racing industry.