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SB 617

Maryland Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: May 1, 2026.

Video Lottery Operations - Prohibitions on Campaign Contributions - Parity Act.

Bill ID MD-2026-SB-617
Session 2026
Status introduced
Committee Budget and Taxation
Senate introduced 2026-05-01
Elections / Voting
Summary

Repealing the prohibition on applicants for and holders of video lottery operation licenses and persons who own an interest in video lottery facility operations in the State from directly or indirectly making contributions to certain campaign finance entities.

Sponsor
Senator Watson
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-05 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-05 Status introduced
2026-05-01 Latest Action In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
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