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Int 1134-2026 Bill Committee

Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to study gambling behaviors and the impact of casino openings.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Health; last step: sent to committee on Oct 22, 2026.

  1. Introduced (current step)
  2. Committee hearing
  3. Committee vote
  4. Council vote
  5. Mayor
  6. Law

Official summary

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (“DOHMH”) to study the prevalence and perceptions of gambling and how gambling behavior correlates to various outcomes, including mental health, personal finance, and domestic violence. In addition, it would require DOHMH to analyze the impact of casino openings on surrounding neighborhoods. Finally, the bill would require DOHMH to annually summarize its findings and recommend appropriate programming and services.

Timeline

  1. Thu, Oct 22, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”
  2. Thu, Oct 22, 2026
    Sent to committee
    Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.
    City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.