Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland HB195: State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission - Authority to Conduct Studies on the Use of Emerging Technology and the Workgroup on Gambling Prevention Technology
Status: Passed one chamber, April 9, 2026
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.
What the bill says
From the chaptered text, April 8, 2026:
HB0195/963822/1 BY: Senator Watson AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL 195 (Third Reading File Bill) AMENDMENT NO. 1 On page 1, in line 20, after "State;" insert "requiring the State of Maryland to become a Contributing Member of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States;". AMENDMENT NO. 2 On page 6, after line 8, insert: "SECTION 3. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That the State of Maryland shall become a Contributing Member of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States with the following representatives: (1) one member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate; and (2) one member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House."; and in line 9, strike "3." and substitute "4.".
Sponsors
- Pamela Queen (D, 14) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Third Readings Passed with Amendments (43-0)
- : Floor Amendment {963822/1 (Senator Watson) Adopted
- : Motion Laid Over (Senator Zucker) Adopted