MarylandHarford County health clubs can sell beer and wine until 11 p.m.
Since July 1, 2026, qualifying Harford County health clubs with a Class HC license may sell beer and wine for drinking at the club until 11 p.m.
What it does
Harford County health clubs with a six-day or seven-day Class HC license may sell beer and wine for drinking at the club until 11 p.m.
Argument forThe later closing time could give health club visitors more time to buy beer or wine during allowed hours.
Argument againstLater sales could give members and guests more opportunity to drink beer or wine at health clubs in the evening.
More detail
Class HC license holders may sell beer and wine for drinking at the club from 1 p.m. until 11 p.m. This covers six-day and seven-day Class HC health club license holders in Harford County. A club must offer health club services and a pool or pickleball courts, have at least 150 dues-paying members, and own or lease property in the county. The beer and wine must be for drinking at the club. The later closing time took effect July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 26Approved by the Governor Wes Moore - Chapter 841Became Law
- Apr 13Returned Passed
- Apr 13Third Reading PassedPassed House
- Apr 11Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedMinor
- Apr 11Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and ElectionsMinor
- Apr 2
- Vote recorded On Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 6Referred Government, Labor, and ElectionsMinor
- Mar 5Third Reading PassedPassed Senate
- Mar 3Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedMinor
- Mar 2Favorable Report by FinanceMinor
- Feb 11Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
- Feb 6First Reading FinanceIntroduced