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Introduced
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
In Committee
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
Crossed Over
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring, rather than authorizing, certain sports wagering licensees and sports wagering operators that advertise in the State to contract with certain independent evaluators to evaluate and rate the sports wagering licensee's sports wagering content, sports wagering experts, sports wagering influencers, and content partners; and providing that Section 1 of the Act is contingent on the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission issuing licenses pursuant to certain provisions of law to at least three independent evaluators.
AI Summary
This bill requires sports wagering licensees and operators advertising in Maryland to contract with independent evaluators licensed by the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to assess and rate their sports wagering content, experts, influencers, and content partners. Specifically, the bill changes existing law by replacing the word "may" with "SHALL", making it mandatory for these licensees and operators to engage independent evaluators. The bill's implementation is contingent on the commission issuing licenses to at least three independent evaluators, and it is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. The purpose of this requirement appears to be enhancing transparency and providing objective evaluations of sports wagering-related content and partnerships in the state, which could help protect consumers and maintain integrity in sports betting advertising and information.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Atterbeary, Ebersole and Patterson) (on 04/07/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0708?ys=2025RS |
| Favorable with Amendments 233324/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/amds/bil_0008/sb0708_23332401.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/votes_comm/sb0708_w&m.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0708t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 993220/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/amds/bil_0008/sb0708_99322001.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/votes_comm/sb0708_b&t.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0708f.pdf |
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