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MarylandSB 01362026 Regular SessionSenate

Collective Bargaining - Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission - Police Officers

Sponsored By: Benjamin F. Kramer (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

State Government - PersonnelAirportsAlcoholic Beverages -see also- AB-By SubdivisionAssessments and Taxation, Department ofCannabis -see also- CannDist; CannProd; Smok&VapCollective BargainingCommittees and CommissionsComptrollerDeaf and Hard of HearingEducation, State Department ofFire ProtectionInsurance AdministrationLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceRetirement -see also- Mandatory RetirementState EmployeesState Universities and CollegesTobacco and Nicotine -see also- Cigarettes; Smk&VapTransportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etc

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Bargaining rights for Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis police

Beginning July 1, 2026, police officers employed by the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission who can make arrests get State collective bargaining rights. They can bargain over pay, benefits, and working rules under the normal State process. Supervisory, managerial, or confidential employees, as defined by the Secretary’s regulations, are excluded. It does not cover other commission staff who are not arrest-authorized police.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Benjamin F. Kramer

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Jack Bailey

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 140 • No: 33

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 99 • No: 33 • Other: 6

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 65

    4/14/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/8/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (99-33)

    4/8/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/3/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    4/3/2026House

  6. Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/23/2026House

  7. Referred Government, Labor, and Elections

    2/20/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (41-0)

    2/19/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    2/17/2026Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments {553927/1 Adopted

    2/17/2026Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    2/16/2026Senate

  12. Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/21/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Finance

    1/14/2026Senate

  14. Pre-filed

    10/28/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/17/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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