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MarylandSB 07142026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Washington County - Mobile Food Service Facilities and Semipermanent Food Service Facilities - Toilet and Lavatory Facilities

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Public HealthBicyclesBoats and ShipsCommercial VehiclesFood -see also- Meat, Poultry, & Seafood; Milk; etc.Motor Vehicles -see also- Aband Veh; Ambulances; Buses; etc.RestaurantsRestroomsWashington County

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Bill Overview

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2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

No public toilets for Washington County food vendors

Beginning October 1, 2026, the law defines mobile and semipermanent food service facilities. In Washington County, these mobile and semipermanent facilities are exempt from the rule to provide public toilets and sinks. The exemption applies to the public restroom requirement tied to customer seating. Staff toilet and handwashing rules still apply.

Short-term farm food sales and restrooms

Beginning October 1, 2026, the law defines on-farm food service. You can operate up to 30 straight days, with up to two renewals each year. The Department decides which foods may be served. Agritourism sites, Class 4 wineries, and Class 8 farm breweries may use a portable chemical toilet. It must meet the lavatory rules and sit at least 25 feet from any well.

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: 179 • No: 0

House vote • 4/7/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 137 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 3/20/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 350

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/8/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (137-0)

    4/7/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/3/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Health

    4/3/2026House

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

    3/24/2026House

  7. Referred Health

    3/21/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    3/20/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed

    3/19/2026Senate

  10. Favorable Adopted

    3/19/2026Senate

  11. Favorable Report by Finance

    3/19/2026Senate

  12. Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/12/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Finance

    2/6/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    3/19/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/6/2026

    PDF

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