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HB 476 Maryland House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

St. Mary's County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class A License Quota

HB 476 changes the maximum number of Class A alcohol licenses allowed in St. Mary’s County’s 8th election district, altering the population-based ratio from the current 1 license per 4,000 residents to a new specified ratio (the exact new ratio isn’t detailed in the bill text). This directly affects businesses seeking or operating Class A alcohol licenses in that specific district. The key mechanism adjusts how license limits are calculated using the county’s latest population data from the Planning Commission report. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies only to St. Mary’s County.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 20, 2025 Signed May 20, 2025
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First - St. Mary's County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class A License Quota → Third - St. Mary's County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class A License Quota · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill was updated from its first reading to its third reading after being adopted by the House. The primary change is the addition of a 'Committee Report: Favorable' and 'House action: Adopted' status, indicating the bill has progressed through the legislative process. The substantive content of the bill regarding Class A liquor license quotas in St. Mary's County remains unchanged.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains the same - it applies only to St. Mary's County and governs Class A alcoholic beverage license quotas in the 8th election district.
TECHNICAL

Added committee report status showing the bill was favorably reported and adopted by the House.

Added House action date (March 6, 2025) showing when the bill was adopted.

Changed document header from 'A BILL ENTITLED' to 'CHAPTER ______' indicating the bill is now being prepared for final enactment.

Added signature lines for Governor, Speaker of the House, and President of the Senate for final approval.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 17, 2025 · House of Delegates Mar 9, 2025

How they voted

46–0
Passed
Total votes 46
Mar 17, 2025
D Democratic33
33 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican13
13 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
9
Committee
6
May 20, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 801
executive
Apr 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Returned Passed
lower
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Apr 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Finance
upper
Mar 18, 2025
Committee
Referred Finance
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Mar 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
lower
Mar 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
lower
Mar 9, 2025
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (137-0-2)
house of delegates
Jan 20, 2025
Committee
First Reading Economic Matters
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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