HB 610 — Maryland
St. Mary's County - Gaming by Qualified Organization - Permit Required
Requiring a qualified organization to hold a gaming permit whenever the qualified organization operates a certain gaming device in St. Mary's County; authorizing the County Commissioners of St. Mary's County to adopt certain regulations; and requiring the Board to designate a person to administer the issuance of gaming permits in the county.
Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 555 · May 12, 2026
Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.
Committees: Ways and Means (House of Delegates); Budget and Taxation (Senate)
Updated Jun 4, 2026
Timeline
First Reading Ways and Means
Jan 28, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Jan 28, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
Mar 18, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments {
Mar 18, 2026 · House of Delegates
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Mar 18, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Mar 18, 2026 · House of Delegates
Referred Budget and Taxation
Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Apr 1, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
Returned Passed
Apr 8, 2026 · House of Delegates
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 555
May 12, 2026 · executive
Sponsored by Todd Morgan
House of Delegates vote — 131–0
On Third Reading · Mar 5, 2026 · result: pass
131 yea · 0 nay · 10 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
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