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MD HB582

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that applicants for certain alcoholic beverages licenses in Prince George's County be registered voters, while maintaining residency and taxpayer requirements

  • Applies to multiple license types including Class C (country club), Class C (country and golf club), Class C (yacht club), Class B/ECF (educational conference facility), and Class B-ECF/DS (Education Conference Facility/Dining Service) licenses

  • Eliminates voter registration requirements for partners and applicants seeking general alcoholic beverages licenses, keeping only the Maryland residency requirement

  • Affects licenses for entities including the University of Maryland College Park Campus, University College Center for Adult Education, and Prince George's Community College

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Prince George’s County – Alcoholic Beverages Licenses – Voter Registration Requirement PG 318–26

Higher Education

Last Action

Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Government, Labor, and Elections1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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