HB 348 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - License Extension

HB 348 extends the expiration date of a racetrack license at 5200 Park Heights Avenue in Baltimore City until July 1, 2029, allowing the business to complete renovations. This bill directly affects the specific racetrack location by preventing license expiration during renovation work. The extension is temporary, automatically ending on July 31, 2029, without requiring further legislative action. It does not change general licensing rules for other businesses or areas in Baltimore City.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Jan 19, 2026 Signed May 26, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to expand the scope of license extensions in Baltimore City. Originally, the law only allowed extensions for completing renovations. The amendment now also permits extensions for completing a transfer of ownership and renewal, alongside the existing renovation provision. This change allows license holders to extend their expiration dates for up to three years and one month to facilitate business transfers and renewals, not just physical improvements.
Scope change
Expanded from covering only renovations to also covering transfers of ownership and renewals.
SCOPE

Added 'transfer of ownership and renewal' as a valid reason for license extension, previously limited to renovations only.

REQUIREMENT

Updated the statutory citation from Section 12-2202 to include Section 12-1705 to accommodate the new transfer and renewal provisions.

TIMELINE

Extended the effective period of the Act to cover transfers, renewals, and renovations until July 31, 2029.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill title from 'First' to 'Third' reading and added committee report and floor action status.

Floor votes · House of Delegates Mar 9, 2026

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
9
Committee
6
Amendments
1
May 26, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 849
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 23, 2026
Committee
Referred Finance
upper
Mar 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Mar 20, 2026
Introduced
Floor Amendment {
lower
Mar 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted
lower
Mar 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
lower
Mar 9, 2026
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (126-0-16)
house of delegates
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
lower
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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