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SB 361

Baltimore City – Alcoholic Beverages – License Extension

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dalya Attar

SB 361 extends alcoholic beverage licenses in Baltimore City, affecting hospitality businesses and local licensing revenue in the early legislative stage.

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Bill Summary · SB 361

Legislative bill overview

SB 361 would extend the duration or expand the scope of alcoholic beverage licenses in Baltimore City. The bill, introduced by Senator Dalya Attar, is currently in its early stages of the legislative process, having received its first reading in the Finance Committee on January 23, 2026.

Why is this important

Alcoholic beverage licensing directly affects businesses in Baltimore's hospitality, restaurant, and entertainment sectors, potentially influencing their operational costs and competitiveness. License extensions could also impact local government revenue from licensing fees and have implications for public safety and community concerns about alcohol availability in different neighborhoods.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and compliance burden: Whether extending licenses requires additional fees or paperwork, potentially benefiting or burdening existing license holders differently
  • Neighborhood impact: How license extensions might affect different Baltimore communities, particularly regarding concerns about over-concentration of alcohol establishments in certain areas
  • Revenue implications: Whether the city gains, loses, or reallocates licensing fee revenue depending on how the extension is structured

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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