Video Lottery Terminals - Distribution of Local Impact Grants - Allocation for Fair Hill Purses

HB 887 requires that for fiscal years 2027 through 2029, $200,000 of the local impact grants distributed to Cecil County from video lottery terminal proceeds must be allocated for prize money at races held at the Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area. This bill directly affects Cecil County and the Fair Hill facility, as it mandates a specific use of a portion of the county's video lottery funds. The change modifies existing state law to direct these funds toward local racing events at Fair Hill, rather than allowing general county use. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.