HB1587Introduced in the House of Delegates
Gaming - Operation of Electronic Instant Bingo Machines and Report by State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency
Introduced by Edith Patterson, District 28
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering the definition of "slot machine" to increase from 54 to 100 the number of bingo cards certain handheld devices may allow a user to play at the same time; providing that an electronic instant bingo machine is not required to print a paper ticket for each instant bingo game played unless the player elects to print the ticket; requiring the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency to report to the General Assembly by December 1, 2026, on all relevant impacts associated with an expansion of electronic instant bingo machines; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 669
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
122
Yes
12
No
7
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 | No |
| 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 House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rereferred to Ways and Means
Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/17 at 2:15 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
Favorable with Amendments {263020/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (126-6)
Referred Rules
Rereferred to Budget and Taxation
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
Favorable with Amendments {383529/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Motion Rules Suspend Two Readings Same Day Const/Rule 24 (Senator Guzzone) Adopted
Third Reading Passed (46-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (122-12)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 669
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 263020/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 383529/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Rules and Executive Nominations (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Ways and Means (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Budget and Taxation (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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