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HB1409Introduced in the House of Delegates

Gaming - Problem Gambling - Prevalence Study and Fund Revenue

IntroducedHouse Ways and Means

Introduced by Kim Ross, District 8

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to conduct certain prevalence studies concerning problem and pathological mobile gambling, with an initial study to be completed on or before July 1, 2031; requiring the Secretary of Health, on or before November 1 each year, beginning in 2027, to submit a report to the General Assembly on how the funds in the Problem Gambling Fund have been expended on treatment and prevention programs; and altering the distribution of certain fantasy competition and sports wagering proceeds.

Where it stands

Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

February 16, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading Ways and Means

  2. Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

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