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HB 1247 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Prince George's County - Tax Increment Financing - Extraordinary Development District - Alterations PG 425-26

HB 1247 amends Maryland law to allow Prince George’s County to use tax increment financing for "immersive entertainment venues" within designated extraordinary development districts. The bill specifically defines such venues as private, large-scale facilities (minimum 3,000 seats, $500 million+ development cost, featuring advanced tech like 4D effects) and permits county bond proceeds to fund their acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation. This directly affects Prince George’s County (and its revenue authority) and private developers planning qualifying venues. The policy change expands existing tax increment financing rules to include these venues as eligible projects within designated districts.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Signed Apr 28, 2026
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Third - Prince George's County - Tax Increment Financing - Extraordinary Development District - Alterations PG 425-25 → Enrolled - Prince George's County - Tax Increment Financing - Extraordinary Development District - Alterations PG 425-26 · 3 edits · Apr 28, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized as an Enrolled Bill after passing the House, adding official proofreading and gubernatorial approval steps. Substantively, the bill's scope was expanded to include authorizing the Secretary of Transportation to issue waivers and clarifying that immersive entertainment venues are not considered 'signs' for zoning purposes. The core definitions for extraordinary development districts and immersive entertainment venues remained unchanged, maintaining the same eligibility criteria regarding size, cost, and technology.
Scope change
The bill's scope was broadened to include transportation waivers and zoning exemptions for immersive entertainment venues, in addition to the existing tax increment financing provisions.
FISCAL

Added authority for the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain waivers related to the project.

REQUIREMENT

Clarified that an immersive entertainment venue is not classified as a 'sign' for the purpose of certain zoning ordinances.

TIMELINE

Updated the document header to reflect the bill's status as 'Enrolled' with proofreader signatures and space for the Governor's approval, indicating the legislative process is complete.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 26, 2026 · House of Delegates Apr 1, 2026

How they voted

46–1
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 49
Mar 26, 2026
D Democratic36
34 Yea 2
94% Yea
R Republican13
12 Yea 1 Nay
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
10
Committee
6
Amendments
1
Apr 28, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 348
executive
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed Enrolled
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Introduced
House Concurs Senate Amendments
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Apr 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
upper
Apr 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
upper
Apr 1, 2026
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (119-16-7)
house of delegates
Mar 26, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (46-1-2)
senate
Mar 19, 2026
Committee
Referred Budget and Taxation
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
lower
Mar 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
First Reading Ways and Means and Economic Matters
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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