STATE BILLMD HB 1612ENGROSSED

Gaming - Campaign Financing Contributions and Study on Independent Evaluation of Sports Wagering

State of Maryland

Repealing the prohibition on applicants for and holders of video lottery operation licenses and persons who own an interest in video lottery facility operations in the State from directly or indirectly making contributions to certain campaign finance entities; and requiring the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency to study and report to the Governor and the General Assembly by January 1, 2027, on certain matters concerning certain independent evaluators for sports wagering content.

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Mar 23, 2026
234 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD HB 1612 · EngrossedMar 23

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Bill details

Last action
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m. · Mar 25, 2026
Pending committee
Budget and Taxation

Sponsor

EEEric EbersoleRepresentative · Democrat · HD-044Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Mar 25, 2026Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Mar 23, 2026Referred Budget and TaxationSenate
Mar 23, 2026Third Reading Passed (130-2)House
Mar 21, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Mar 21, 2026Favorable with Amendments {103421/1 AdoptedHouse
Mar 21, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and MeansHouse
Mar 17, 2026Hearing 3/17 at 2:15 p.m.House
Mar 17, 2026Hearing canceledHouse
Show 3 earlier actions
Mar 11, 2026Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.House
Mar 10, 2026Rereferred to Ways and MeansHouse
Feb 17, 2026First Reading House Rules and Executive NominationsHouse

Recorded vote

Third Reading PassedMar 23, 2026 · House · 130 yea · 2 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Gaming
  • Advertising
  • Commerce and Business
  • Contracts
  • Evaluations and Reviews
  • Gaming and Gambling
  • Licenses
  • Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, State
  • Sports and Recreation
  • studies

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