Sports Venues - Reusable Beverage Containers - Use During Sporting Events

HB 639 requires sports venue owners (for professional events) and university governing bodies (for college events) to allow attendees to bring and use reusable beverage containers during sporting events. The bill defines a "reusable beverage container" as one made of aluminum or stainless steel, holding up to 24 ounces, and designed for multiple uses. Venue operators may require containers to be empty upon entry but cannot ban reusable containers entirely. The law takes effect October 1, 2025, directly affecting attendees at Maryland sports venues and the operators of those venues.