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MarylandSB 06232026 Regular SessionSenate

Tobacconist Businesses and Establishment of a Premium Cigar Lounge Alcoholic Beverages License (Maryland Premium Cigar Lounge Act of 2026)

Sponsored By: Ron Watson (Democratic)

Passed

Business RegulationAlcoholic Beverages - Statewide BillsAlcoholic Beverages -see also- AB-By SubdivisionAlcoholic Beverages DistributionAlcoholic Beverages LicensesApplicants and ApplicationsBaltimore CountyBoundariesCertificationsChild CareClerks of CourtCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Committees and CommissionsCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.DisclosureEvidenceFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Health Care Facilities -see also- Clinics; Hospices; etcHoward CountyLicense Commissioners, Boards ofLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsMunicipal Corporations -see also- Annap; BaltNoticesReportsRetail SalesRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Rules and RegulationsSigns and BillboardsSmoking and Vaping -see also- Cannabis; Cigs;Tobacco&NicTimeTobacco and Nicotine -see also- Cigarettes; Smk&Vap

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ron Watson

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Kevin M. Harris

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 136 • No: 39

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 96 • No: 37 • Other: 9

Senate vote • 3/23/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 40 • No: 2 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Hershey) Adopted

    4/13/2026Senate

  2. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Watson) Adopted

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Third Reading Passed (96-37)

    4/13/2026House

  5. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/13/2026House

  6. Favorable with Amendments {563122/1 Adopted

    4/13/2026House

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

    4/13/2026House

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

    3/26/2026House

  9. Referred Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/24/2026House

  10. Third Reading Passed (40-2)

    3/23/2026Senate

  11. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/23/2026Senate

  12. Floor Amendment {553520/1 (Senator Jackson) Adopted

    3/23/2026Senate

  13. Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Hershey) Rejected

    3/23/2026Senate

  14. Floor Amendment {553520/1 (Senator Jackson)

    3/23/2026Senate

  15. Floor Amendment {133629/1 (Senator Hester) Adopted

    3/23/2026Senate

  16. Motion Laid Over (Senator Hayes) Adopted

    3/23/2026Senate

  17. Floor Amendment {133629/1 (Senator Hester)

    3/23/2026Senate

  18. Favorable with Amendments {493820/1 Adopted

    3/23/2026Senate

  19. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    3/23/2026Senate

  20. Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/11/2026Senate

  21. First Reading Finance

    2/5/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    3/23/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/5/2026

    PDF

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