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Introduced
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/05/2024
02/05/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Department of Health to conduct certain prevalence studies concerning problem and pathological mobile gambling; requiring the initial prevalence study to be completed by July 1, 2029; and altering the distribution of certain State lottery, fantasy competition, and sports wagering proceeds.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Maryland Department of Health to conduct prevalence studies on problem and pathological mobile gambling in the state, with the initial study to be completed by July 1, 2029. It also alters the distribution of certain state lottery, fantasy competition, and sports wagering proceeds, with 1% of lottery proceeds (except from instant ticket lottery machines) going to the state's Problem Gambling Fund after June 30, 2024, and 6.25% of the proceeds from fantasy competitions and sports wagering also going to the Problem Gambling Fund. The bill aims to address problem gambling issues through research and funding for treatment and prevention services.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 2/22/2024 ) (on 02/22/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1029?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb1029f.pdf |
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