Baltimore City - Ordinance Enforcement - Fines and Penalties

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 amends the Baltimore City charter to raise the maximum civil and criminal fine from $1,000 to $5,000, while keeping the maximum jail term at 12 months. It applies to anyone who violates a city ordinance, rule, or regulation, giving the city stronger enforcement authority. The change is intended to improve the city’s ability to enforce its local laws.

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Hearings

• Government, Labor, and Elections — Bill Hearing
  Government, Labor, and Elections · Mar 4, 2026

History

1. May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 486
2. Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 13, 2026Second Reading Passed
4. Apr 13, 2026Returned Passed
5. Apr 13, 2026Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
6. Apr 13, 2026Favorable Adopted
7. Mar 23, 2026Referred Judicial Proceedings Budget and Taxation
8. Mar 21, 2026Third Reading Passed
9. Mar 20, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
10. Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
11. Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
12. Feb 20, 2026Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Robbyn Lewis (D) · sponsor
• Addison
• Baltimore City Administration
• Embry
• Lewis
• Ruff
• Stinnett

Bill text

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