2026 Regular Session
HB1409
Gaming - Problem Gambling - Prevalence Study and Fund Revenue
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.
Legislative progress
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Committee referrals
February 13, 2026 · House
Ways and Means
Instrument history
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House Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
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House First Reading Ways and Means