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SB972Introduced in the Senate

Baltimore City - 40th Alcoholic Beverages District - Authorizations and Revisions

Passed

Introduced by Antonio Hayes, District 40

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore City to issue Class B beer, wine, and liquor licenses for the odd side of the 1000 block of West Baltimore Street and the even side of the 800 block of North Charles Street in the 40th alcoholic beverages district, subject to certain limitations; and prohibiting certain license holders in a certain area of the 40th alcoholic beverages district from selling alcoholic beverages before 10 a.m. or after 10 p.m.

Where it stands

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 822

May 26, 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 10, 2026

132

Yes

0

No

9

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

Bill history

  1. First Reading Senate Rules

  2. Rereferred to Finance

  3. Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.

  4. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

  5. Favorable with Amendments {783528/1 Adopted

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

  7. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

  8. Referred Government, Labor, and Elections

  9. Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.

  10. Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

  11. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

  12. Third Reading Passed (132-0)

  13. Returned Passed

  14. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 822

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