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MD HB1218

MD HB1218
State Lottery – Internet Sales Authorization and Distribution of Proceeds


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Introduced
02/08/2024
In Committee
02/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizing the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency to allow a person to purchase a State lottery ticket through an electronic device that connects to the Internet; and altering the distribution of certain lottery proceeds.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (the "Agency") to allow the purchase of lottery tickets through electronic devices connected to the internet, such as personal computers or mobile devices. The bill also alters the distribution of certain lottery proceeds, directing a portion of the funds to the Problem Gambling Fund after June 30, 2025, with the remaining funds going to the General Fund of the State. The bill requires the Agency to adopt regulations to implement the online lottery ticket sales provision and sets an effective date of July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 2/29/2024 ) (on 02/29/2024)

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