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MD HB802

Institutions of Higher Education – Sports Wagering Contracts – Prohibition


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Introduced
02/08/2023
In Committee
04/04/2023
Crossed Over
03/15/2023
Passed
04/08/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/16/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning Institutions of Higher Education - Sports Wagering Contracts - Prohibition FOR the purpose of prohibiting institutions of higher education from entering into a contract with a certain regulated gaming entity or a certain agent of a regulated gaming entity if the institution of higher education receives certain compensation for student participation in certain sports wagering; prohibiting institutions of higher education from entering into a contract with a sports marketing entity if the sports marketing entity or the institution of higher education receives certain compensation for student participation in certain sports wagering; providing that a certain contract formed by a public institution of higher education is subject to public inspection in accordance with the Maryland Public Information Act; and generally relating to institutions of higher education and sports wagering. BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Education Section 10-101(a) and (h) Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume) BY adding to Article - Education Section 26-801 to be under the new subtitle “Subtitle 8. Sports Wagering Contracts” Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume) BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - State Government Section 9-1E-01(a), (e), (f), (g), (j), and (m) Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)

AI Summary

This bill prohibits institutions of higher education in Maryland from entering into contracts with regulated gaming entities, their agents, or sports marketing entities if the contract provides the institution with any commission, bonus, or other incentive payment based on securing student participation in sports wagering or online sports wagering. The bill defines key terms such as "institution of higher education," "regulated gaming entity," "sports wagering," and others. It also requires any contract formed between a public institution of higher education and a regulated entity to be subject to public inspection under the Maryland Public Information Act. The bill ensures that existing contracts are not impaired and takes effect on July 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 700 (on 05/16/2023)

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