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MarylandHB 06182025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

State Lottery - Internet Sales of Subscription Plans - Authorization

Sponsored By: Edith J. Patterson (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

GamingAgents and BrokersAwards, Medals, and Prizes -see also- Gaming&Gambl; LotteryElectronic Commerce -see also- Electronic Funds TransferGaming and GamblingInternational AffairsInterstate AffairsLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsLottery and Gaming Control Agency, StateLotteryMobile DevicesReportsSubscriptions and Memberships

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Maryland allows online lottery subscription purchases

Beginning July 1, 2025, Maryland's Lottery Agency may establish a system for buying lottery subscriptions through internet-connected devices. Subscriptions use the same game information for a set number of back-to-back drawings in jackpot or multijurisdictional games. Players pay for those drawings; this law does not authorize online lottery ticket sales generally. By December 1, 2026, the Agency must report to the Senate Budget and Taxation, House Appropriations, and House Ways and Means committees. The report must include the number and dollar amount of subscriptions sold directly and vouchers sold by licensed agents. It must also count renewals handled directly by the Agency for subscriptions originally funded by vouchers.

Lottery agents earn commissions on subscription vouchers

Beginning July 1, 2025, Maryland's Lottery Agency may allow licensed agents to sell vouchers that fund lottery subscriptions. The Agency must pay agents the commission rate set in state law for voucher sales and qualifying subscription renewals. A renewal qualifies only when that agent sold the original voucher and the subscription is renewed before it expires. Renewal commissions apply only within 24 months after the first renewal.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Edith J. Patterson

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 171 • No: 13

Senate vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 1

House vote • 3/17/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 125 • No: 12 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 340

    5/6/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/7/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (46-1)

    4/7/2025Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/7/2025Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/7/2025Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/7/2025Senate

  7. Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/25/2025Senate

  8. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/17/2025Senate

  9. Third Reading Passed (125-12)

    3/17/2025House

  10. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/14/2025House

  11. Favorable with Amendments {543025/1 Adopted

    3/14/2025House

  12. Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means

    3/14/2025House

  13. Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/23/2025House

  14. First Reading Ways and Means

    1/23/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/6/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/14/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/23/2025

    PDF

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