MD HB1502 | 2026 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB1002
Status
Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on February 13 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-17 - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Economic Matters Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 13 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-17 - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Economic Matters Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizing the sale and possession of certain consumer fireworks, subject to certain requirements and restrictions; altering certain provisions to establish that certain provisions authorizing the State Fire Marshal to issue a certain permit relating to fireworks apply only to certain display fireworks; authorizing a county to opt out of certain provisions regulating the sale and possession of consumer fireworks; establishing a certain sales and use tax for certain fireworks; etc.
Title
Consumer and Display Fireworks - Regulation and Tax
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | House | Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-13 | House | First Reading Economic Matters |
Same As/Similar To
HB1002 (Carry Over) 2025-02-06 - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Age of Majority
Aircraft
Alcoholic Beverages
Animals
Boats and Ships
Bonds
Boundaries
Codes
Commercial Property
Controlled Dangerous Substances
Counties
Crimes and Punishments
Drugs
Emergency Services
Fees
Fire Protection
Fireworks
Fuel
Insurance
Motor Vehicles
Notices
Penalties and Sentences
permits
Public Safety
Retail Sales
Revenue and Taxes
Rules and Regulations
Safety
Sales and Use Tax
Security Alarms
Standards and Best Practices
Storage
Taxes - Sales and Use
Wholesale Distribution
Aircraft
Alcoholic Beverages
Animals
Boats and Ships
Bonds
Boundaries
Codes
Commercial Property
Controlled Dangerous Substances
Counties
Crimes and Punishments
Drugs
Emergency Services
Fees
Fire Protection
Fireworks
Fuel
Insurance
Motor Vehicles
Notices
Penalties and Sentences
permits
Public Safety
Retail Sales
Revenue and Taxes
Rules and Regulations
Safety
Sales and Use Tax
Security Alarms
Standards and Best Practices
Storage
Taxes - Sales and Use
Wholesale Distribution
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Safety | 1 | 308 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Safety | 10 | 101 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Safety | 10 | 102.1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Safety | 10 | 103 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Safety | 10 | 104 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Safety | 10 | 109 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Safety | 10 | 110 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Safety | 10 | 111 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Safety | 10 | 114 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Safety | 8 | 102 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Tax - General | 11 | 104 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Tax - General | 2 | 1302.6 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1502?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1502f.pdf |
