Maryland Illegal Online Gambling Enforcement Act

Summary

The bill makes it a crime to run, promote, or knowingly support illegal online gambling within the state. It gives the Attorney General and prosecutors authority to issue cease‑and‑desist orders, block access, and seek injunctions. Violations carry fines, possible imprisonment, forfeiture of profits, and loss of gaming licenses.

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Hearings

• Budget and Taxation — Bill Hearing
  Budget and Taxation · Mar 31, 2026
• Senate Budget and Taxation Committee
  Senate Budget and Taxation Committee · Mar 31, 2026
• Judiciary — Bill Hearing
  Judiciary · Mar 5, 2026

History

1. Mar 25, 2026Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
2. Mar 23, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Mar 23, 2026Referred Budget and Taxation
4. Mar 21, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
5. Mar 21, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
6. Mar 21, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
7. Feb 16, 2026Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
8. Feb 11, 2026First Reading Judiciary and Ways and Means

Sponsors

• Bartlett · sponsor
• Conaway
• Woods

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