Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland SB361: Baltimore City – Alcoholic Beverages – License Extension
Status: Signed into law, May 26, 2026
Extending until the end of July 1, 2029, the expiration of a racetrack alcoholic beverages license issued for the 5200 block of Park Heights Avenue in Baltimore City for the purposes of completing a transfer of ownership and renewal and completing renovations at the same location.
What the bill says
An act concerning Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - License Extension FOR the purpose of extending for a certain amount of time the expiration date of an alcoholic beverages license issued for a certain area of Baltimore City for the purpose purposes of completing a transfer of ownership and renewal and completing renovations; and generally relating to alcoholic beverages licenses in Baltimore City.
From the enrolled text, June 3, 2026:
AN ACT concerning Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - License Extension FOR the purpose of extending for a certain amount of time the expiration date of an alcoholic beverages license issued for a certain area of Baltimore City for the purpose purposes of completing a transfer of ownership and renewal and completing renovations; and generally relating to alcoholic beverages licenses in Baltimore City. SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That, notwithstanding § 12-2202 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, a racetrack license issued for a premises in the 5200 block of Park Heights Avenue shall be considered unexpired until the end of July 1, 2029, 2029: (1) notwithstanding § 12-1705 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, for the purposes of completing a transfer of ownership and renewal at the same location; and (2) notwithstanding § 12-2202 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article, for the purpose of completing renovations at the same location. SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect July 1, 2026. It shall remain effective for a period of 3 years and 1 month and, at the end of July 31, 2029, this Act, with no further action required by the General Assembly, shall be abrogated and of no further force and effect. Approved by …
Sponsors
- Dalya Attar (D, 41) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Approved by the Governor - Chapter 848
- : Returned Passed
- : Third Reading Passed (132-0)
- : Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- : Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
- : Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
- : Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
- : Third Reading Passed (42-0)
- : Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- : Favorable with Amendments {813021/1 Adopted
Votes
- Third Reading Passed (132-0) (April 10, 2026): 132 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading Passed (42-0) (March 5, 2026): 42 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB361?
- SB361 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Baltimore City – Alcoholic Beverages – License Extension.
- What does SB361 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - License Extension FOR the purpose of extending for a certain amount of time the expiration date of an alcoholic beverages license issued for a certain area of Baltimore City for the purpose purposes of completing a transfer of ownership and renewal and completing renovations; and generally relating to alcoholic beverages licenses in Baltimore City.
- What is the status of SB361?
- Signed into law as of May 26, 2026. Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 848 (May 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB361?
- Dalya Attar (D, 41).
- Where is the official record for SB361?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0361?ys=2026RS
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