MD HB1590 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on February 15 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-15 - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 15 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-15 - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Pending: House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing a Class 10 farm distillery license that authorizes a license holder to distill, rectify, bottle, and sell at wholesale or retail distilled spirits produced on a licensed farm; requiring that a holder of a Class 8 farm brewery license or a Class 10 farm distillery license engage in certain agritourism activity; establishing and altering certain standards and requirements for food service under a Class 8 farm brewery license or a Class 10 farm distillery license; etc.
Title
Alcoholic Beverages - Class 8 Farm Brewery and Class 10 Farm Distillery Licenses
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-15 | House | First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
Same As/Similar To
SB807 (Crossfiled) 2026-05-26 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 861
Subjects
Agritourism
Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic Beverages - Statewide Bills
Alcoholic Beverages Distribution
Alcoholic Beverages Licenses
Alcoholic Beverages Manufacturing
Applicants and Applications
Art, Music, and Cultural Affairs
Awareness and Outreach
Boundaries
Breweries
Committees and Commissions
Delivery Services
Distilleries
Farmers and Farming
Fees
Food
Industry and Manufacturing
Leases and Rent
permits
Reports
Retail Sales
Rules and Regulations
Special Events
Standards and Best Practices
Storage
Tourism
Wholesale Distribution
Zoning and Planning
Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic Beverages - Statewide Bills
Alcoholic Beverages Distribution
Alcoholic Beverages Licenses
Alcoholic Beverages Manufacturing
Applicants and Applications
Art, Music, and Cultural Affairs
Awareness and Outreach
Boundaries
Breweries
Committees and Commissions
Delivery Services
Distilleries
Farmers and Farming
Fees
Food
Industry and Manufacturing
Leases and Rent
permits
Reports
Retail Sales
Rules and Regulations
Special Events
Standards and Best Practices
Storage
Tourism
Wholesale Distribution
Zoning and Planning
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic Beverages | 1 | 405 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Alcoholic Beverages | 2 | 203.1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Alcoholic Beverages | 2 | 210 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Alcoholic Beverages | 2 | 212 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1590?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1590f.pdf |
