SB 803 — Maryland
Alcoholic Beverages - Class 3 Wineries and Class 4 Limited Wineries - Alterations
Expanding the definition of "pomace brandy" authorized to be produced and sold by the holder of a Class 4 limited winery license; clarifying that the holder of a Class 4 limited winery license must report all pomace brandy distilled and bottled by the holder as a distilled spirit for purposes of the alcoholic beverage tax; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Montgomery County to issue a Class D beer, wine, and liquor license to the holder of a Class 3 winery license under certain circumstances; etc.
Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 862 · May 26, 2026
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Committees: Finance (Senate); Government, Labor, and Elections (House of Delegates)
Updated Jun 4, 2026
Timeline
First Reading Finance
Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Mar 9, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments {
Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
Mar 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 26, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Apr 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments {
Apr 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Apr 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Apr 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Passed Enrolled
Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 862
May 26, 2026 · executive
Sponsored by Pam Beidle
Senate vote — 45–0
On Third Reading · Feb 27, 2026 · result: pass
45 yea · 0 nay · 2 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
Senate vote — 43–0
Bill is on Third Reading for Final Passage. · Mar 27, 2026 · result: pass
43 yea · 0 nay · 4 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
House of Delegates vote — 135–0
On Third Reading (Amend) · Mar 30, 2026 · result: pass
135 yea · 0 nay · 6 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
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