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HB 1223 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Prince George's County Workgroup on Farmers Markets and Street Vending Zones PG 411-26

HB 1223 authorizes counties to designate areas adjacent to farmers markets as street food vending zones. Vendors selling prepared food (not raw agricultural products) in these zones must reside within the area defined by the farmers market's rules, comply with food safety laws, and meet the market's membership requirements. This directly affects local street food vendors operating near farmers markets in Prince George's County and other counties adopting this framework. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Last action Apr 13, 2026
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What changed between versions

First - Farmers Markets - Street Food Vending Zones - Requirements PG 411-26 → Third - Prince George's County Workgroup on Farmers Markets and Street Vending Zones PG 411-26 · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to add a new Prince George's County Workgroup tasked with reviewing regulations for farmers markets and street vending zones. The primary changes include establishing this advisory body with specific representatives from government, business, and community stakeholders, and updating the effective date of the bill's provisions to July 1, 2026, with a one-year sunset clause.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include the creation of a specific workgroup for oversight and recommendation, while the core provisions regarding vendor requirements remain largely unchanged.
SCOPE

Added a new Section 1 establishing the Prince George's County Workgroup on Farmers Markets and Street Vending Zones, which includes representatives from the County Executive, Council, Police, Health Department, and community advocates.

TIMELINE

Changed the effective date of the Act from October 1, 2026, to July 1, 2026, and added a provision that the Act will automatically expire on June 30, 2027, unless extended.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirements for the Workgroup to identify safety and environmental concerns, examine regulations in other counties, and make recommendations on a regulatory framework by December 1, 2026.

TECHNICAL

Removed the original introductory text regarding the bill's status (e.g., 'Read second time') and replaced it with standard chapter formatting.

Floor votes · House of Delegates Mar 17, 2026

How they voted

130–1
Passed · 11 other
Total votes 142
Mar 17, 2026
D Democratic103
95 Yea 8
92% Yea
R Republican39
35 Yea 1 Nay 3
89% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
11
Key actions
5
Committee
6
Apr 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Finance
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Committee
Rereferred to Finance
upper
Apr 3, 2026
Committee
Referred Rules
upper
Apr 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
lower
Mar 17, 2026
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (130-1-11)
house of delegates
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
First Reading Health
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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