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MarylandSB 03572026 Regular SessionSenate

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

Sponsored By: Jack Bailey (Republican)

Signed by Governor

GamingCriminal Law - Substantive CrimesCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.Gaming and GamblingLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsPermits -see also- Building PermitsRules and RegulationsSt. Mary's County

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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No personal profit from charity games

Starting July 1, 2026, no person may take home money from these games. A qualified organization may run a gaming event or device only when no individual or group gets proceeds for personal use. This covers volunteer fire companies and bona fide religious, fraternal, civic, veterans, and charitable groups in St. Mary's County.

St. Mary's groups need gaming permits

Beginning July 1, 2026, qualified groups must get a county gaming permit to run certain games in St. Mary's County. The law defines gaming devices to include paddle wheels, wheels of fortune, chance books, bingo, Nevada cards, and stamp machines. Slot machines are not included. County Commissioners name a designee to issue permits and may set rules after consulting that designee. The law does not set permit fees or application steps here.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jack Bailey

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 175 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 132 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 554

    5/12/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/9/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (132-0)

    4/8/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/3/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Ways and Means

    4/2/2026House

  6. Hearing 3/25 at 1:30 p.m.

    3/25/2026House

  7. Hearing canceled

    3/25/2026House

  8. Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/16/2026House

  9. Referred Ways and Means

    3/6/2026House

  10. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    3/5/2026Senate

  11. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/3/2026Senate

  12. Favorable with Amendments {803526/1 Adopted

    3/3/2026Senate

  13. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    3/2/2026Senate

  14. Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/28/2026Senate

  15. First Reading Budget and Taxation

    1/23/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/23/2026

    PDF

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