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MarylandHB 06812026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Baltimore City - Ordinance Enforcement - Fines and Penalties

Sponsored By: Robbyn Lewis (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Counties - Local LawsBaltimore CityCivil OffensesCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.Fines -see also- Penalties and SentencesLaws and Ordinances -see also- Pub Local Laws; Uniform LawsPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyRules and Regulations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Baltimore ordinance fines up to $5,000

Beginning October 1, 2026, Baltimore City can set fines up to $5,000 per violation for breaking city ordinances, rules, or regulations. The maximum jail term stays at 12 months. This applies to both civil and criminal penalties. People and businesses in Baltimore may face higher monetary penalties for violations.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Robbyn Lewis

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Jackie Addison

    Democratic • House

  • Elizabeth Embry

    Democratic • House

  • Malcolm P. Ruff

    Democratic • House

  • Sean A. Stinnett

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 162 • No: 10

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 3

House vote • 3/21/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 118 • No: 10 • Other: 6

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 486

    5/12/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/13/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/13/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    4/13/2026Senate

  7. Referred Judicial Proceedings Budget and Taxation

    3/23/2026Senate

  8. Third Reading Passed (118-10)

    3/21/2026House

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/20/2026House

  10. Favorable with Amendments {923522/1 Adopted

    3/20/2026House

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/20/2026House

  12. Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/20/2026House

  13. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

    2/2/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/20/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/2/2026

    PDF

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