SB 390 Maryland Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Wicomico County - Class A Beer, Wine, and Liquor License - Alterations

SB 390 modifies Wicomico County's rules for Class A beer, wine, and liquor licenses. It prohibits the Board of License Commissioners from issuing new Class A licenses for use at most restaurants after July 1, 2026, while allowing existing holders with Class B licenses (issued before that date) to renew their Class A licenses. The bill also limits each county councilmanic district to one Class A license and removes the ability for license holders to purchase liquor directly from wholesalers. These changes apply specifically to Wicomico County and take effect July 1, 2026.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Mar 11, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
5
Committee
5
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion Recommit to Committee (Senator Mautz) Adopted
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Motion Laid Over (Senator Augustine) Adopted
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Committee
First Reading Finance
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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