HB195Introduced in the House of Delegates
State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission - Authority to Conduct Studies on the Use of Emerging Technology and the Workgroup on Gambling Prevention Technology
Introduced by Pamela Queen, District 14
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizing the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission, in collaboration with Bowie State University, Morgan State University, and the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling, to conduct certain studies that identify certain trends and emerging technology to create a safe and transparent gambling environment; and establishing the Workgroup on Gambling Prevention Technology in the Commission to study certain best practices to ascertain the extent of problem gambling on college campuses in the State.
Where it stands
Third Readings Passed with Amendments (43-0)
April 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Readings Passed with Amendments · April 9, 2026
43
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Ways and Means
Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
Favorable with Amendments {493324/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (131-0)
Referred Budget and Taxation
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Floor Amendment {963822/1 (Senator Watson)
Motion Laid Over (Senator Zucker) Adopted
Floor Amendment {963822/1 (Senator Watson) Adopted
Third Readings Passed with Amendments (43-0)
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 493324/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 963822/1 (Senator Watson) (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Ways and Means (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Budget and Taxation (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
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