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SB 862 — Maryland

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.

Latest action: Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 11, 2026

In committeeAwards, Medals, and PrizesGamingGaming and GamblingHealth, Department ofMedical TreatmentsMental and Behavioral HealthMobile DevicesPublic HealthReportsRevenue and TaxesSports and RecreationStudies

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 6, 2026 · Senate

  2. Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

    Feb 11, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Craig Zucker

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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