SB290Introduced in the Senate
Baltimore City - Ordinance Enforcement - Fines and Penalties
Introduced by Cory McCray, District 45
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Removing the maximum amount that Baltimore City is authorized to establish for civil and criminal fines and penalties for violating certain ordinances, rules, or regulations.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 485
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
112
Yes
24
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Judicial Proceedings and Budget and Taxation
Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings)
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {383522/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (40-0)
Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (112-24)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 485
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 383522/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Judicial Proceedings (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Budget and Taxation (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Government, Labor, and Elections (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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