State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission - Authority to Conduct Studies on the Use of Emerging Technology and the Workgroup on Gambling Prevention Technology

Summary

The bill requires Maryland’s State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to partner with Bowie State University, Morgan State University and the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling to research new technologies that can make gambling safer and more transparent. It also creates a Workgroup on Gambling Prevention Technology to examine tools like geofencing and assess problem gambling on college campuses. The goal is to improve oversight, protect consumers and keep the state’s gaming revenues competitive.

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Hearings

• Budget and Taxation — Bill Hearing
  Budget and Taxation · Apr 2, 2026
• Senate Budget and Taxation Committee
  Senate Budget and Taxation Committee · Apr 2, 2026
• Ways and Means — Bill Hearing
  Ways and Means · Feb 5, 2026

History

1. Apr 9, 2026Third Readings Passed with Amendments
2. Apr 9, 2026Motion Laid Over (Senator Zucker) Adopted
3. Apr 9, 2026Floor Amendment {
4. Apr 8, 2026Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 8, 2026Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
6. Apr 8, 2026Favorable Adopted
7. Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
8. Mar 19, 2026Referred Budget and Taxation
9. Mar 18, 2026Third Reading Passed
10. Mar 18, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
11. Mar 18, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
12. Mar 18, 2026Favorable with Amendments {

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Queen · sponsor

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