Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB1002 — Prince George's County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class AER (Equity Retail) License

Last action — Committee Report (House of Origin) — Favorable with Amendments

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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Summary

Establishing a Class AER (equity retail) beer, wine, and liquor license in Prince George's County; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Prince George's County to issue the license to an applicant that meets certain criteria for use only in certain areas, subject to certain requirements; limiting to 2 licenses per year and a total of 10 licenses under the Act the number of Class AER licenses that the Board may issue; and authorizing an annual license fee of $910.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Committee Report (House of Origin) — Favorable with Amendments

  2. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  3. Second Reading (House of Origin) — Passed with Amendments

  4. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

  • Prince George's County Senators · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Prince George's County Senators

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB1002 do?
Establishing a Class AER (equity retail) beer, wine, and liquor license in Prince George's County; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Prince George's County to issue the license to an applicant that meets certain criteria for use only in certain areas, subject to certain requirements; limiting to 2 licenses per year and a total of 10 licenses under the Act the number of Class AER licenses that the Board may issue; and authorizing an annual license fee of $910.
Who sponsors SB1002?
SB1002 is sponsored by Prince George's County Senators.
What is the current status of SB1002?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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