Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMarylandTo Governor
SB 13: Alcoholic Beverages - License Fee Refund Requirements - Alterations
Bryan Simonaire
SB 13 status: To Governor — Approved by the Governor - Chapter 863 (updated May 26, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 25/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill updates the requirements and procedures for businesses seeking refunds on alcoholic beverage license fees in Maryland.
Who is affected
Businesses holding alcoholic beverage licenses and local government licensing boards/agencies.
Requirements and enforcement
Applicants for fee refunds must now meet revised criteria as stipulated by the new legislation.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source; costs are likely limited to administrative overhead.
When it takes effect
Approved by the Governor on 2026-05-26 as Chapter 863.
Potential benefits
Provides a standardized framework for fee refunds, reducing ambiguity for business owners.
Risks and tradeoffs
Possible administrative burden on license holders during the implementation phase of the new rules.
What is still unknown
The specific technical changes to the refund formula or qualification thresholds are not provided in the abstract.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Standardizes refund procedures for license holders.
- Potentially improves cash flow for affected businesses.
- Reduces ambiguity in state licensing fee policies.
Risks
- May introduce new administrative compliance requirements.
- Could restrict refund eligibility for certain business models.
- Might necessitate internal updates for liquor license holders.
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Increases transparency in public fund disbursement.
- Establishes clearer oversight for refund activities.
- Standardizes the application process across jurisdictions.
Risks
- Limits agency discretion in specific refund scenarios.
- Requires administrative updates to regulatory documentation.
- Could create friction in local licensing board operations.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
03
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Risk assessment is constrained by the lack of detailed legislative text.
Analysis scope
Source provided is limited to an OpenStates abstract summary.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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