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MarylandSB 02902026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Baltimore City - Ordinance Enforcement - Fines and Penalties

Sponsored By: Cory V. McCray (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 fines can reach $5,000

Beginning October 1, 2026, Baltimore City can set civil or criminal fines up to $5,000 per violation of city ordinances, rules, or regulations. The maximum jail term stays at 12 months. The law does not list specific fine amounts; the City sets them by ordinance.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Cory V. McCray

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 152 • No: 24

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 112 • No: 24 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 3/20/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 40 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 485

    5/12/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (112-24)

    4/13/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/9/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    4/9/2026House

  6. Referred Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/21/2026House

  7. Third Reading Passed (40-0)

    3/20/2026Senate

  8. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/20/2026Senate

  9. Favorable with Amendments {383522/1 Adopted

    3/20/2026Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/20/2026Senate

  11. Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings)

    1/22/2026Senate

  12. First Reading Judicial Proceedings and Budget and Taxation

    1/21/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/20/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/21/2026

    PDF

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