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MarylandSB 08032026 Regular SessionSenate

Alcoholic Beverages - Class 3 Wineries and Class 4 Limited Wineries - Alterations

Sponsored By: Pamela Beidle (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Alcoholic Beverages - Statewide BillsAgriculture -see also- Agritourism; Cannabis Prd; Farm; etc.Alcoholic Beverages -see also- AB-By SubdivisionAlcoholic Beverages DistributionAlcoholic Beverages LicensesAlcoholic Beverages Manufacturing -see also- Breweries; etc.Classifications and DesignationsDelivery ServicesLicense Commissioners, Boards ofMontgomery CountyMunicipal Corporations -see also- Annap; BaltRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Wholesale DistributionWineries

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Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Bulk wine trades between small wineries

Beginning July 1, 2026, Class 3 wineries can buy bulk wine from Class 4 limited wineries. Class 4 limited wineries can sell and deliver bulk wine to Class 3 wineries. This opens new supply and sales options for small wineries.

Silver Spring retail license for small wineries

Beginning July 1, 2026, in Silver Spring, the county board can issue a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license to a Class 3 winery that produces 20,000 gallons or less per year. This lets eligible small wineries add direct retail sales at that location.

New pomace brandy rules for Class 4 wineries

Beginning July 1, 2026, Class 4 limited wineries can make pomace brandy defined in law. It includes brandy from the grape pomace after pressing and brandy up to 80 proof made from wine produced under the Class 4 license. Ingredients must be at least 51% Maryland‑grown; cannabis and THC products do not count. Production is capped at 1,900 gallons of pomace brandy per year. All pomace brandy distilled and bottled must be reported as a distilled spirit for Maryland taxes.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Pamela Beidle

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 223 • No: 0

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 135 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 862

    5/26/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/13/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (135-0)

    4/13/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/11/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {723021/1 Adopted

    4/11/2026House

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

    4/11/2026House

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

    3/26/2026House

  10. Referred Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/13/2026House

  11. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    3/12/2026Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/10/2026Senate

  13. Favorable with Amendments {193426/1 Adopted

    3/10/2026Senate

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    3/9/2026Senate

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

    2/11/2026Senate

  16. First Reading Finance

    2/6/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/13/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/6/2026

    PDF

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