HB 1523 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission - Unauthorized Consumable Products - Enforcement and Seizure

HB 1523 prohibits retailers from selling, distributing, advertising, or exposing for sale "unauthorized consumable products," defined as tianeptine products and specific kratom products (as outlined in Maryland Health law). It directly affects businesses like stores, restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, and food/drink companies that handle these products. The bill authorizes the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission to seize, confiscate, or destroy such products and requires the Maryland Department of Health to report related changes to the Commission. These changes amend enforcement provisions to strengthen oversight of products not legally permitted under existing cannabis and health regulations.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

May 2026

Introduced Feb 13, 2026 Signed May 12, 2026

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What changed between versions

Third - Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission - Unauthorized Consumable Products - Enforcement and Seizure → Enrolled - Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission - Unauthorized Consumable Products - Enforcement and Seizure · 1 edit · May 12, 2026

MINOR

The bill has progressed from a draft version to its final enrolled form, which includes the official signatures of the Speaker and proofreader. The substantive legal text regarding the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission's enforcement powers remains unchanged, with no new policies, funding, or definitions added during this transition.

TECHNICAL

Added official enrolled bill headers, including the Health and Judiciary/Finance committee designation, proofreader signatures, and the Great Seal presentation details.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 22, 2026 · House of Delegates Apr 1, 2026

How they voted

43–0

Passed · 6 other

Total votes 49

Mar 22, 2026

D Democratic36

31 Yea 5

86% Yea

R Republican13

12 Yea 1

92% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

May 12, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 354

executive

Apr 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed Enrolled

lower

Apr 13, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third Reading Passed

lower

Apr 13, 2026

Introduced

House Concurs Senate Amendments

lower

Apr 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third Reading Passed

upper

Apr 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

upper

Apr 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

upper

Apr 1, 2026

House Of Delegates · Passed

House of Delegates Vote: pass (120-7-15)

house of delegates

Mar 23, 2026

Committee

Referred Finance

upper

Mar 23, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third Reading Passed

lower

Mar 22, 2026

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (43-0-6)

senate

Mar 21, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments {

lower

Mar 21, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Health

lower

Feb 13, 2026

Committee

First Reading Health and Judiciary

lower

18 primary · 0 co-sponsors