Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 518: Gaming - Problem Gambling and College Athlete Protections
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 518 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Gaming - Problem Gambling and College Athlete Protections. Primary sponsor: Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Eric Ebersole (Democratic), Jessica Feldmark (Democratic), April Miller (Republican), Bernice Mireku-North (Democratic), Caylin Young (Democratic), Kevin Hornberger (Republican), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Edith Patterson (Democratic), Jheanelle Wilkins (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Second Reading Passed with Amendments.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Nick Allen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Eric Ebersole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44A |
| Jessica Feldmark | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| April Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Bernice Mireku-North | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Caylin Young | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Kevin Hornberger | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 35B |
| Cheryl Pasteur | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11A |
| Edith Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Jheanelle Wilkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Greg Wims | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
- Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Budget and Taxation
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
- Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Ways and Means