MD HB681 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5)
Status: Passed on May 12 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-05-12 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 486
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]

Summary

Removing the maximum amount that Baltimore City is authorized to establish for civil and criminal fines and penalties for violating certain ordinances, rules, or regulations.

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Title

Baltimore City - Ordinance Enforcement - Fines and Penalties

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2026-04-13 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 44 N: 0 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-03-21 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 118 N: 10 NV: 6 Abs: 7) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2026-05-12HouseApproved by the Governor - Chapter 486
2026-04-13HouseReturned Passed
2026-04-13SenateThird Reading Passed (44-0)
2026-04-13SenateSecond Reading Passed
2026-04-13SenateFavorable Adopted
2026-04-13SenateFavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
2026-03-23SenateReferred Judicial Proceedings Budget and Taxation
2026-03-21HouseThird Reading Passed (118-10)
2026-03-20HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
2026-03-20HouseFavorable with Amendments {923522/1 Adopted
2026-03-20HouseFavorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
2026-02-20HouseHearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
2026-02-02HouseFirst Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

Same As/Similar To

SB290 (Crossfiled) 2026-05-12 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 485

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