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HB 289 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Video Lottery Facility Payouts - Intercepts for Restitution Payments, Child Support Payments, and Debts Owed to the State

This bill requires video lottery operators to withhold portions of winnings when debtors owe restitution, child support, or other debts to the state. If a debtor wins a prize, the operator must notify them in writing within 15 days, explaining the withholding and their right to appeal the amount. Debtors can dispute the debt or amount during this 15-day window before the operator transfers the withheld funds to the Central Collection Unit. The law prioritizes child support claims over other debts for interception.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Signed Apr 14, 2026
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What changed between versions

First - Video Lottery Facility Payouts - Intercepts for Restitution Payments, Child Support Payments, and Debts Owed to the State → Third - Video Lottery Facility Payouts - Intercepts for Restitution Payments, Child Support Payments, and Debts Owed to the State · 5 edits
MODERATE
The bill was advanced to a third reading after being adopted by the House, adding procedural status updates. Substantively, the bill's scope was expanded to explicitly include child support and state debts alongside restitution, allowing the Central Collection Unit to intercept video lottery payouts for these additional obligations. The text also clarifies the order of priority for intercepting funds, ensuring child support and family law claims are processed before other debts.
Scope change
The bill's scope was broadened to include child support and state debts in addition to restitution payments.
SCOPE

Explicitly added 'child support' and 'State debt' to the list of obligations for which video lottery payouts can be intercepted.

REQUIREMENT

Updated the bill's title and explanatory text to reflect the expanded scope of debts covered.

Reorganized the list of articles being amended to reflect the new scope, moving Family Law and State Finance sections to higher priority.

TIMELINE

Added procedural markers indicating the bill was adopted by the House and read for the second time on February 26, 2026.

DEFINITION

Adjusted the list of entities receiving certification to ensure clarity regarding the inclusion of child support and state debt obligors.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 21, 2026 · House of Delegates Feb 28, 2026

How they voted

42–0
Passed · 7 other
Total votes 49
Mar 21, 2026
D Democratic36
29 Yea 7
80% Yea
R Republican13
13 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
10
Committee
6
Apr 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 88
executive
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Returned Passed
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
upper
Mar 21, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (42-0-7)
senate
Mar 13, 2026
Committee
Referred Budget and Taxation
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
lower
Feb 28, 2026
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (133-0-9)
house of delegates
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
First Reading Ways and Means
lower
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced
Pre-filed
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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