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]
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.
Title
Baltimore City - Ordinance Enforcement - Fines and Penalties
Sponsors
| Del. Robbyn Lewis [D] | Del. Jackie Addison [D] | Del. Elizabeth Embry [D] | Del. Malcolm Ruff [D] |
| Del. Sean Stinnett [D] |
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]
2026-03-21 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 118 N: 10 NV: 6 Abs: 7) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | House | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 486 |
| 2026-04-13 | House | Returned Passed |
| 2026-04-13 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (44-0) |
| 2026-04-13 | Senate | Second Reading Passed |
| 2026-04-13 | Senate | Favorable Adopted |
| 2026-04-13 | Senate | Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Referred Judicial Proceedings Budget and Taxation |
| 2026-03-21 | House | Third Reading Passed (118-10) |
| 2026-03-20 | House | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-03-20 | House | Favorable with Amendments {923522/1 Adopted |
| 2026-03-20 | House | Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections |
| 2026-02-20 | House | Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-02 | House | First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections |
Same As/Similar To
SB290 (Crossfiled) 2026-05-12 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 485
Subjects
Baltimore City
Civil Offenses
Counties - Local Laws
Crimes and Punishments
Fines
Laws and Ordinances
Penalties and Sentences
Rules and Regulations
Civil Offenses
Counties - Local Laws
Crimes and Punishments
Fines
Laws and Ordinances
Penalties and Sentences
Rules and Regulations
