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SB 684 Maryland Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class HC (Health Club) License - Hours of Sale

SB 684 modifies the hours during which health clubs in Harford County with Class HC (beer and wine) licenses can sell alcoholic beverages. It extends evening sales hours from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. for both 6-day (Monday-Saturday) and 7-day (Monday-Sunday) license holders. This change applies specifically to health clubs that operate swimming pools or pickleball courts, have at least 150 paying members, and meet other existing eligibility requirements. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Signed May 26, 2026
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First - Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class HC (Health Club) License - Hours of Sale → Third - Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class HC (Health Club) License - Hours of Sale · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to include a 'Committee Report: Favorable' status and a 'Senate action: Adopted' record, indicating the bill has passed its committee stage and been approved by the Senate. The substantive text of the bill regarding health club liquor licenses in Harford County remains unchanged, with only minor formatting adjustments to the header and explanatory notes.
Scope change
The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; it still applies only to Harford County.
TECHNICAL

Added 'Committee Report: Favorable' and 'Senate action: Adopted' to the header, reflecting the bill's legislative progress.

Adjusted header formatting and explanatory notes regarding text changes (e.g., adding 'Underlining indicates amendments').

Floor votes · House of Delegates Apr 2, 2026

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
12
Key actions
9
Committee
6
May 26, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 841
executive
Apr 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Returned Passed
upper
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Apr 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
lower
Apr 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
lower
Apr 2, 2026
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (134-0-8)
house of delegates
Mar 6, 2026
Committee
Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Finance
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
First Reading Finance
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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