StateMaryland

HB 121: Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages - Sale for Off-Premises Consumption

Baltimore County DelegationTo Governor

HB 121 status: To Governor — Approved by the Governor - Chapter 815 (updated May 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 20/100

Bill summary

Official

Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages - Sale for Off-Premises Consumption. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no identified environmental impact

Risks

  • no identified environmental impact

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • increases operational flexibility for local establishments
  • potential for increased retail revenue in Baltimore County

Risks

  • potential for increased regulatory compliance costs for businesses

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • streamlines local licensing processes

Risks

  • changes to off-premises availability can influence local community alcohol access
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Analysis based on abstract only; full legislative text not reviewed

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete
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Governor

Current

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 815

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Enacted

Upcoming
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