MD HB736 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on February 2 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-03 - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Ways and Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 2 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-03 - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Ways and Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing the alcoholic beverage tax rates for ready-to-drink cocktails at 60 cents for each gallon or 15.85 cents for each liter; and defining "ready-to-drink cocktail" as a beverage that contains distilled spirits mixed with nonalcoholic beverages and may contain wine, is 12% or less alcohol by volume, and is contained in original packaging consisting of a container that is not more than 16 ounces.
Title
Alcoholic Beverage Tax - Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-03 | House | Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-02 | House | First Reading Ways and Means |
Subjects
Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholic Beverages Distribution
Beverage Containers
Revenue and Taxes
Taxes - Miscellaneous
Weights and Measures
Alcoholic Beverages Distribution
Beverage Containers
Revenue and Taxes
Taxes - Miscellaneous
Weights and Measures
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax - General | 5 | 101 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Tax - General | 5 | 105 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0736?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0736f.pdf |
