# Maryland HB 0020: Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Related Event Promoter's Permit

Maryland HB 0020, Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Related Event Promoter's Permit, is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Marlon Amprey (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-04-14 (Approved by the Governor - Chapter 74) (as of 2026-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: Maryland HB 0020
- State: Maryland
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Related Event Promoter's Permit
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-09-08
- Last action: 2026-04-14, Approved by the Governor - Chapter 74
- Sponsor: Marlon Amprey (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: Alcoholic Beverages - Local Bills, Advertising, Alcoholic Beverages Licenses, Alcoholic Beverages - By Subdivision, Applicants and Applications, Baltimore City, Emergency Bills, Fees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & Taxes, Fines -see also- Penalties and Sentences, Fire Protection, Health -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc., License Commissioners, Boards of, Licenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; Permits, Nonprofit Organizations, Permits -see also- Building Permits, Rules and Regulations, Safety -see also- Occupational Safety, Special Events, Sports and Recreation, Standards and Best Practices, Sunset, Time
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (180 yes, 1 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 5

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Fines for unpermitted CIAA events: cost, high. In Baltimore City, if you knowingly promote, sell tickets for, charge a cover, or run a CIAA‑related event without the permit, you face a $1,000–$3,000 fine, license suspension, or both. You are also barred from getting a Related Event Promoter’s Permit for at least one year.
- State caterers need per diem license: cost, high. In Baltimore City, a State caterer must get a Class C per diem license before acting as a participating license holder at a CIAA‑related event. If a State caterer participates without it, the Executive Director must fine $1,000–$3,000 or suspend the State caterer’s license, or both.
- Board can set event safety rules: cost, medium. The Board can issue rules for CIAA‑related events in Baltimore City. These rules can set health and safety standards and require public notice at participating premises. Promoters and license holders must follow any such rules.
- Fees for CIAA event permits: cost, medium. You pay a $50 application fee when you apply. If the Baltimore City Fire Marshal sets venue capacity under 300, the permit costs $500. If capacity is 300 or more, the permit costs $1,500. The permit fee is due when the permit is granted.
- Baltimore permit rules for CIAA events: mixed, medium. In Baltimore City, events tied to the CIAA Basketball Tournament need a Related Event Promoter’s Permit before you advertise, sell tickets, or hold the event. Apply at least 30 days before; include Visit Baltimore’s written consent, any required City special event permit copy, and a dated, notarize…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Marlon Amprey (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-06 | Senate | Third Reading Passed | pass | 46 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-12 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 134 | 1 |   |

## Actions (13)

- 2026-04-14: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 74
- 2026-04-07: Returned Passed (House)
- 2026-04-06: Third Reading Passed (46-0) (Senate)
- 2026-03-31: Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed (Senate)
- 2026-03-30: Favorable Report by Finance (Senate)
- 2026-02-13: Referred Finance (Senate)
- 2026-02-12: Third Reading Passed (134-1) (House)
- 2026-02-10: Second Reading Passed (House)
- 2026-02-10: Favorable Adopted (House)
- 2026-02-09: Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections (House)
- 2026-01-26: Hearing 1/29 at 3:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-01-14: First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections (House)
- 2025-09-08: Pre-filed (House)

## Bill text

- Enacted, 2026-04-14: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_74_hb0020t.pdf)
- Third Reading, 2026-02-10: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0020t.pdf)
- First Reading, 2026-01-14: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0020f.pdf)

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- SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)
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- HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)

## Sources
- [Enacted (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_74_hb0020t.pdf)
- [Third Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0020t.pdf)
- [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0020f.pdf)

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- [SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0244-2026RS)
- [SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0148-2026RS)
- [SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0016-2026RS)
- [HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0529-2026RS)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0020-2026RS (as of 2026-10-19).