HB1226Introduced in the House of Delegates
Maryland Illegal Online Gambling Enforcement Act
Introduced by Sandy Bartlett, District 32
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibiting certain persons from knowingly operating, offering, conducting, engaging in, or promoting illegal online gambling in the State; prohibiting certain persons from knowingly supporting, directly or indirectly, the operation, conduct, or promotion of illegal online gambling in the State; authorizing the Attorney General and certain prosecuting attorneys to take certain actions, issue certain notices, and seek certain relief in order to enforce the Act; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
March 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 23, 2026
135
Yes
1
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary and Ways and Means
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Favorable with Amendments {993021/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (135-1)
Referred Budget and Taxation
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
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