HB 20 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Related Event Promoter's Permit

HB 20 creates a new "related event promoter's permit" in Baltimore City for events where alcohol is sold or provided through coordinated promotions between license holders and third parties (like concerts, tournaments, or happy hours). It requires promoters and participating license holders (such as caterers) to apply for this permit 30 days in advance, pay a $50 application fee, and a $500-$1,000 permit fee based on venue capacity. Operating without the permit carries fines of $1,000-$3,000 or license suspension for promoters and caterers. The bill directly affects event organizers, caterers, and the Board of License Commissioners, establishing clear rules for alcohol sales at temporary public events.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Sep 8, 2025 Signed Apr 14, 2026
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What changed between versions

First - Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Related Event Promoter's Permit Third - Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Related Event Promoter's Permit · 3 edits
MINOR
This bill tracks the legislative progress of HB 20, which establishes a permit system for promoters of events related to the CIAA Basketball Tournament in Baltimore City. The changes reflect the bill moving from initial introduction to adoption, adding a favorable committee report and second reading date. The substantive legal text regarding permit requirements, fees, and definitions remains consistent between the versions provided.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains unchanged; it continues to apply only to events related to the CIAA Basketball Tournament within Baltimore City.
TIMELINE

Added dates for the second reading (February 10, 2026) and House adoption, along with a favorable committee report status.

TECHNICAL

Removed the 'First' reading designation and pre-filed status markers as the bill progressed through the legislative process.

Reordered the internal layout of the bill header and explanatory notes to match standard formatting conventions for a bill that has been adopted.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 17, 2026 · House of Delegates Feb 12, 2026

How they voted

480
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 49
Mar 17, 2026
D Democratic36
36 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican13
12 Yea 1
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
9
Committee
6
Apr 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 74
executive
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Returned Passed
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Finance
upper
Mar 17, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (48-0-1)
senate
Feb 13, 2026
Committee
Referred Finance
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
lower
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced
Pre-filed
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Marlon Amprey
Marlon Amprey
DDemocratic
MD
40