HB 1502 — Maryland

Consumer and Display Fireworks - Regulation and Tax

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.

Latest action: Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 17, 2026

In committeeAge of MajorityAircraftAlcoholic BeveragesAnimalsBoats and ShipsBondsBoundariesCodesCommercial PropertyControlled Dangerous SubstancesCountiesCrimes and PunishmentsDrugsEmergency ServicesFeesFire ProtectionFireworksFuelInsuranceMotor VehiclesNoticesPenalties and SentencesPermitsPublic SafetyRetail SalesRevenue and TaxesRules and RegulationsSafetySales and Use TaxSecurity AlarmsStandards and Best PracticesStorageTaxes - Sales and UseWholesale Distribution

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Economic Matters (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Economic Matters
Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 17, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Kevin Hornberger, Andrew Pruski

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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