Gaming – Problem Gambling – Prevalence Study and Fund Revenue
Sponsor: Nick Allen (District 8)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: GamingStatus: Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Department of Health to conduct certain prevalence studies concerning problem and pathological mobile gambling; requiring the initial prevalence study to be completed by July 1, 2029; and altering the distribution of certain State lottery, fantasy competition, and sports wagering proceeds.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 8Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Garagiola, Rob | Compass Advocacy | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hudson, Lee | Delaware-Maryland Synod, ELCA | Position only |
| FAV | Drexler, Mary | Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wolfson, Kenneth | Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem gambling | Oral |
| FAV | Ciekot, Annlobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Allen, Delegate Allenlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Joseph, Adam | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stewart, Mark | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVCiekot, AnnPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; B'More Clubhouse; Baltimore City Substance Abuse Directorate; Bard College; CareForth; Children's Advocacy Institute…