Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Entertainment Permits

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill changes the names and rules for three categories of entertainment permits held by alcoholic‑beverage licensees in Anne Arundel County. It restricts live music, karaoke, DJ services and dancing depending on the permit type, sets annual fees, and requires any outdoor entertainment to be at least 100 feet from residentially zoned property. The goal is to allow public entertainment while protecting neighborhood peace.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Hearings

• Government, Labor, and Elections — Bill Hearing
  Government, Labor, and Elections · Feb 23, 2026

History

1. May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 854
2. Apr 7, 2026Returned Passed
3. Apr 6, 2026Third Reading Passed
4. Mar 31, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
5. Mar 30, 2026Favorable Report by Finance
6. Mar 23, 2026Referred Finance
7. Mar 20, 2026Third Reading Passed
8. Mar 20, 2026Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
9. Mar 20, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
10. Feb 13, 2026Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.
11. Jan 27, 2026First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

Sponsors

• Pruski · sponsor

Bill text

Opens the legislature’s own copy.

Similar bills in other states

Loading the map of where bills like this one were filed.

Topics

Share