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MD HB610

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

4/8/2026

Primary Sponsor

Todd Morgan

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Qualified organizations in St. Mary's County must obtain a gaming permit to operate gaming devices such as paddle wheels, wheels of fortune, chance books, bingo, Nevada cards, and stamp machines
  • Qualified organizations include volunteer fire companies and bona fide religious, fraternal, civic, war veterans', and charitable organizations
  • County Commissioners of St. Mary's County may adopt regulations to administer and enforce gaming device permit requirements
  • County Commissioners must designate a person to administer the issuance of gaming permits in the county
  • Gaming events may still be held without a permit if no individual benefits financially or receives proceeds for personal use from the gaming device operation
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

St. Mary's County - Gaming by Qualified Organization - Permit Required

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Returned Passed

4/8/2026

Committee Referrals

Budget and Taxation3/19/2026
Ways and Means1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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