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SB 456 — Maryland

Fantasy Competitions - Alterations and Voluntary Exclusion Requirements

Altering the definition of "fantasy competition" for purposes of provisions of law governing fantasy competitions to include certain competitions; requiring, rather than authorizing, the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to impose a $50,000 annual fee for the registration of a fantasy competition operator; requiring the Commission to establish a certain voluntary exclusion program; prohibiting a fantasy competition operator from paying a prize or an award to certain excluded individuals; etc.

Latest action: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 4, 2026

In committeeAdvertisingAwards, Medals, and PrizesDisclosureFeesGamingGaming and GamblingInformation TechnologyInternetLaws and OrdinancesLottery and Gaming Control Agency, StateMental and Behavioral HealthMobile DevicesRecordsRegistrationReportsRevenue and TaxesRules and RegulationsSports and RecreationStandards and Best Practices

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Budget and Taxation (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Budget and Taxation

    Feb 2, 2026 · Senate

  2. Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 4, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Jim Rosapepe

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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