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MarylandSB 04002026 Regular SessionSenate

Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Entertainment Permits

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Signed by Governor

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Allowed without an entertainment permit

Beginning July 1, 2026, you may have piped-in background music and one TV without a permit on premises you own or control. You may not have live music, karaoke, a DJ, dancing, floor shows, or similar entertainment without the right permit. These rules apply in Anne Arundel County.

New entertainment permits for Anne Arundel bars

Beginning July 1, 2026, Anne Arundel alcohol licensees can add entertainment by permit. A Background permit ($100/year) allows more than one TV and piped-in music, but no dancing or floor shows. A General permit ($200 for beer-and-wine; $300 for beer, wine, and liquor) adds live music with up to four musicians, trivia, karaoke, and DJs; outdoor events must be 100 feet from homes; no dancing or floor shows. A Full permit ($200 for beer-and-wine; $400 for beer, wine, and liquor; free for Class C) allows a permanent dance floor, a stage, and floor shows; outdoor areas must be 100 feet from homes. Class BLX and H generally cannot get a Full permit if the premises is within 1,000 feet of a school or place of worship, except a Class H near the Annapolis Mall school. The Board issues permits only if you can control patrons and won’t unduly disturb neighbors. It also must find the permit is needed for the public, won’t harm public welfare, and meets fire, health, and building rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 177 • No: 0

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 135 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 855

    5/26/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (135-0)

    4/13/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/9/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    4/9/2026House

  6. Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/26/2026House

  7. Referred Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/6/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    3/5/2026Senate

  9. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/3/2026Senate

  10. Favorable Report by Finance

    3/2/2026Senate

  11. Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/11/2026Senate

  12. First Reading Finance

    1/28/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/28/2026

    PDF

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