SB 885 — Internet Gaming and Online Bingo - Authorization and Implementation
MD 2026RS session · introduced 2026-02-06
Authorizing the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to issue certain licenses to certain qualified applicants to conduct or participate in certain Internet gaming and online bingo operations in the State; requiring the Commission to regulate Internet gaming, online bingo, and the conduct of Internet gaming and online bingo in the State; requiring an Internet gaming licensee and online bingo licensee to require individuals to provide proof of registration in order to participate in Internet gaming or online bingo; etc.
Latest action: — In the Senate - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Sponsors (1)
- Ron Watson (D, MD-23) — sponsor · 2026-02-06
Action timeline (2)
- · senate — First Reading
- · senate — Hearing — Budget and Taxation
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referred to committee (1)
| date | dir | entity | amount | role | source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | → | Senate budget and taxation | — | md-leg |
Who matters on this bill
Who matters
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| # | Member | Role | Speeches | Voted | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Watson (D, state_upper MD-23) | sponsor | 0 | — | 5 |
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0 predicted yes (0%) · 543 predicted no (100%) · 0 unknown (0%)
By party: · R: 0 yes / 277 no · D: 0 yes / 263 no · I: 0 yes / 3 no
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- 2026-05-24 · was referred to Senate budget and taxation · md-leg