MD HB46

Establishes a Gambling Prevention Technology Pilot Program within the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission, requiring Bowie State University and Morgan State University to participate as test sites for reducing problem gambling among college students.

Requires the Commission, universities, and Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling to designate "no gambling zones" on each campus, post informational signage, and implement cost-effective technologies including real-time monitoring of online sports wagering activity.

Mandates all online sports wagering operators establish geofences around designated campus zones that block access to their platforms; users attempting to gamble within these boundaries must be shown warnings with responsible gambling resources.

Protects online sports wagering operators from fines or sanctions for unforeseeable technological failures within geofenced boundaries during the pilot program.

Takes effect July 1, 2026 and automatically expires June 30, 2031; requires the Commission to submit a report to the Governor and General Assembly by January 1, 2031 on the effectiveness of geofencing technology for limiting problem gambling on college campuses.