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MD SB732

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mary Washington

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Comptroller must distribute Baltimore City's allocation from the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund directly to the Baltimore City Comptroller, rather than to the county government

  • Baltimore City Comptroller must establish a dedicated special account exclusively for holding and distributing these cannabis reinvestment funds

  • Funds must be used for community-based initiatives including behavioral health services, education programs, housing/homelessness prevention, job training, and programs benefiting those impacted by incarceration, with administrative expenses capped at 15%

  • Baltimore City Comptroller must develop a distribution plan in consultation with stakeholders and hold a public hearing before finalizing the plan, with annual reporting to the Office of Social Equity by October 1

  • Special account is subject to audit by the Office of Legislative Audits; effective date is October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Cannabis - Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund - Distribution and Use of Funds for Baltimore City

Comptroller

Last Action

Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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