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MarylandHB 02892026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Video Lottery Facility Payouts - Intercepts for Restitution Payments, Child Support Payments, and Debts Owed to the State

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Signed by Governor

GamingCriminal Law - ProceduresFamily LawAdministrative AgenciesAttachments and GarnishmentsAwards, Medals, and Prizes -see also- Gaming&Gambl; LotteryDebt Collection -see also- Attachments and GarnishmentsFormsGaming and GamblingNoticesRestitutionRules and RegulationsSupport of Dependents -see also- Alimony

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Video lottery prizes pay overdue debts

Beginning July 1, 2026, if you win a video lottery prize that requires a W-2G form, the operator must check for certified debts. If you owe child support of $150 or more, restitution over $30, or other certified State debts, the operator withholds prize money up to what you owe. You get a notice and have 15 days to appeal to the right agency. If you do not appeal in time, the withheld money is sent to the Child Support Administration or the Central Collection Unit. These rules apply to prizes paid directly by the video lottery operator that require W-2G reporting.

Operators face claim order and shield

Beginning July 1, 2026, video lottery operators must follow a set order when multiple claims seek the same prize: family support first, then criminal restitution, then certain State finance claims, then other State debts. The Secretary and the Lottery Director may issue joint rules on certifications, notices, withholdings, appeals, and transfers. Operators are protected from lawsuits for acts taken in good faith to follow these interception rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 172 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 40 • No: 0 • Other: 4

House vote • 3/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 132 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 88

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/9/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (40-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/8/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/8/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/8/2026Senate

  7. Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/25/2026Senate

  8. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/13/2026Senate

  9. Third Reading Passed (132-0)

    3/12/2026House

  10. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/10/2026House

  11. Favorable with Amendments {553628/1 Adopted

    3/10/2026House

  12. Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means

    3/9/2026House

  13. Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/16/2026House

  14. First Reading Ways and Means

    1/14/2026House

  15. Pre-filed

    9/16/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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