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MarylandHB 05352026 Regular SessionHouse

Food Establishments - Cottage Food Businesses - Maximum Annual Revenue

Sponsored By: Steven J. Arentz (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Public HealthCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Food -see also- Meat, Poultry, & Seafood; Milk; etc.Health, Department ofResidential Property -see also- Apartments; CondominiumsRetail SalesRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Weights and MeasuresWholesale Distribution

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Higher sales limit for home food businesses

Beginning October 1, 2026, Maryland raises the maximum annual cottage food sales allowed from $50,000 to $100,000. Qualifying businesses must produce or package their food in a residential kitchen. Products must be nonhazardous under state rules and sold in Maryland following state cottage food law and Department regulations. Direct sales are allowed from homes, at farmers markets or public events, and through personal or mail delivery. Businesses can also sell to retail food stores, including grocery stores, or food cooperatives.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Steven J. Arentz

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Jefferson L. Ghrist

    Republican • House

  • Jay A. Jacobs

    Republican • House

  • Teresa E. Reilly

    Republican • House

  • Todd B. Morgan

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 178 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 5

House vote • 2/26/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 136 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 320

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/13/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/13/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Finance

    4/13/2026Senate

  7. Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/18/2026Senate

  8. Referred Finance

    2/27/2026Senate

  9. Third Reading Passed (136-0)

    2/26/2026House

  10. Second Reading Passed

    2/24/2026House

  11. Favorable Adopted

    2/24/2026House

  12. Favorable Report by Health

    2/23/2026House

  13. Hearing 2/17 at 2:00 p.m.

    2/17/2026House

  14. Hearing canceled

    2/17/2026House

  15. Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/5/2026House

  16. First Reading Health

    1/27/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/24/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/27/2026

    PDF

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