MarylandHB 12862026 Regular SessionHouse

Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Barbershop and Beauty Salon License

Sponsored By: Dylan Behler (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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New alcohol license for barbershops and salons

Beginning July 1, 2026, barbershops and beauty salons in Anne Arundel County with a state permit can get a new alcohol license. You may serve a customer during their barbering or cosmetology service, or at a fundraiser held at the shop. Drinks must be consumed on the premises. Per visit, you can serve up to 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.7 ounces of liquor. Service is allowed during normal business hours, but not later than 9:00 p.m. You do not need a separate Sunday license to serve on Sundays. The annual license fee is $100.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Dylan Behler

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Dana Jones

    Democratic • House

  • Seth A. Howard

    Republican • House

  • Nicholaus R. Kipke

    Republican • House

  • LaToya Nkongolo

    Republican • House

  • Mike Rogers

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 175 • No: 2

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 2

House vote • 3/21/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 130 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 847

    5/26/2026
  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026House
  3. Third Reading Passed (45-2)

    4/13/2026Senate
  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/9/2026Senate
  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/9/2026Senate
  6. Favorable Report by Finance

    4/9/2026Senate
  7. Referred Finance

    3/23/2026Senate
  8. Third Reading Passed (130-0)

    3/21/2026House
  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/20/2026House
  10. Favorable with Amendments {663421/1 Adopted

    3/20/2026House
  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/20/2026House
  12. Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/13/2026House
  13. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

    2/12/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

  • Third Reading

    3/20/2026

  • First Reading

    2/12/2026

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