Maryland HB1587: Gaming - Operation of Electronic Instant Bingo Machines and Report by State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency

What the bill says

An act concerning Gaming - Operation of Electronic Instant Bingo Machines - Operation and Maximum Number of Machines and Report by State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency FOR the purpose of altering the definition of "slot machine" to repeal a limitation on increase the number of bingo cards certain handheld devices may allow a user to play at the same time; increasing the number of electronic instant bingo machines that certain entities may operate…

From the enrolled text, June 3, 2026:

AN ACT concerning Gaming - Operation of Electronic Instant Bingo Machines - Operation and Maximum Number of Machines and Report by State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency FOR the purpose of altering the definition of "slot machine" to repeal a limitation on increase the number of bingo cards certain handheld devices may allow a user to play at the same time; increasing the number of electronic instant bingo machines that certain entities may operate; providing that an electronic instant bingo machine is not required to print a paper ticket for each instant bingo game played except under certain circumstances; requiring the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, on or before a certain date, to report to the Governor and the General Assembly regarding certain matters concerning certain electronic instant bingo and satellite simulcast facilities; and generally relating to electronic instant bingo machines gaming. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Criminal Law Section 12-301, 12-301.1(e), and 12-308 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Chapter 603 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2012 Section 3 SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: Article - Criminal Law 12-301. In this subtitle: (1) "slot machine" means a machine, …

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Sponsors

• Edith Patterson (D, HD-028) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 26, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 669
2. April 13, 2026: Passed Enrolled
3. April 13, 2026: Third Reading Passed (122-12)
4. April 13, 2026: House Concurs Senate Amendments
5. April 13, 2026: Third Reading Passed (46-0)
6. April 13, 2026: Motion Rules Suspend Two Readings Same Day Const/Rule 24 (Senator Guzzone) Adopted
7. April 13, 2026: Second Reading Passed with Amendments
8. April 13, 2026: Favorable with Amendments {383529/1 Adopted
9. April 13, 2026: Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
10. April 13, 2026: Rereferred to Budget and Taxation

Votes

• Third Reading Passed (46-0) (April 13, 2026): 46 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading Passed (122-12) (April 13, 2026): 122 yea, 12 nay, passed
• Third Reading Passed (126-6) (April 9, 2026): 126 yea, 6 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1587?

HB1587 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Gaming - Operation of Electronic Instant Bingo Machines and Report by State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.

What does HB1587 do?

In its own words: An act concerning Gaming - Operation of Electronic Instant Bingo Machines - Operation and Maximum Number of Machines and Report by State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency FOR the purpose of altering the definition of "slot machine" to repeal a limitation on increase the number of bingo cards certain handheld devices may allow a user to play at the same time; increasing the number of electronic instant bingo machines that certain entities may operate…

What is the status of HB1587?

Signed into law as of May 26, 2026. Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 669 (May 26, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1587?

Edith Patterson (D, HD-028).

Where is the official record for HB1587?

On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb1587?ys=2026RS