MD HB1255 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on February 12 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-12 - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Ways and Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 12 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-12 - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Ways and Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Providing that the General Assembly may authorize, by law, the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to issue certain Internet gaming licenses; requiring certain implementation legislation to include certain criteria and specifications, subject to a certain limitation; declaring the intent of the General Assembly that certain revenues be used for dedicated purposes including the funding of public education; and submitting the Act to a referendum of the qualified voters of the State.
Title
Expansion of Commercial Gaming - Internet Gaming Referendum
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | House | Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-12 | House | First Reading Ways and Means |
Same As/Similar To
SB761 (Crossfiled) 2026-03-13 - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Subjects
Commerce and Business
Education
Elections
Elections, State Board of
Gaming
Gaming and Gambling
General Assembly
internet
Laws and Ordinances
Licenses
Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, State
Public Schools
Referendum
Revenue and Taxes
Standards and Best Practices
Sunset
Voting
Education
Elections
Elections, State Board of
Gaming
Gaming and Gambling
General Assembly
internet
Laws and Ordinances
Licenses
Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, State
Public Schools
Referendum
Revenue and Taxes
Standards and Best Practices
Sunset
Voting
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1255?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1255f.pdf |
