MarylandSB 01762026 Regular SessionSenate

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; LotteryCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Debt Collection -see also- Attachments and GarnishmentsFederal GovernmentGaming and GamblingLotteryNoticesPersonal Identifying InformationRules and RegulationsVideo

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Casino prizes can pay state debts

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Central Collection Unit (CCU) can certify debts owed to the State directly to casino operators. Certifications include your name, any other known name, Social Security number, and the debt amount. If a certified person wins a prize that needs a W-2G, the operator must notify them and allow 15 days to appeal under the Administrative Procedure Act. If no appeal is filed, the operator sends up to the debt to CCU; after a hearing, CCU tells the operator whether to pay the winner, CCU, or split the money.

Casino prizes used to pay restitution

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland collects overdue restitution through the Central Collection Unit (CCU). If you owe more than $30, CCU can certify your debt to intercept tax refunds, lottery, and casino prizes. If a certified winner gets a prize that needs a W-2G, the operator must notify you and give you 15 days to appeal to CCU. If you do not appeal, the operator sends up to the debt to CCU and pays you the rest. When supervision ends and restitution is still owed, the agency must send the account to CCU.

Casino prizes withheld for child support

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Child Support Administration can certify anyone who owes $150 or more. If a certified person wins a casino prize that needs a W-2G, the operator must notify them and allow 15 days to appeal. If no appeal is filed, the operator sends the prize, or the part equal to the arrears, to the agency. This helps families owed support but reduces prize money for people who owe support.

New order when debts hit prizes

Beginning July 1, 2026, casinos follow a new order when more than one claim is certified. Child support comes first, restitution next, then other State claims, and last the new State‑debt interceptions. This changes which debt gets paid first from a single prize.

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Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 172 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 130 • No: 0 • Other: 6

Senate vote • 3/20/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 87
4/14/2026
Returned Passed
4/9/2026Senate
Third Reading Passed (130-0)
4/8/2026House
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
4/3/2026House
Favorable Report by Ways and Means
4/2/2026House
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
3/25/2026House
Referred Ways and Means
3/21/2026House
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
3/20/2026Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/19/2026Senate
Favorable with Amendments {983723/1 Adopted
3/19/2026Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
3/19/2026Senate
Hearing 1/21 at 10:00 a.m.
1/15/2026Senate
First Reading Budget and Taxation
1/14/2026Senate
Pre-filed
9/16/2025Senate

Bill Text

Enacted
4/14/2026
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Third Reading
3/19/2026
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First Reading
1/14/2026
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