Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Related Event Promoter's Permit
SB 927 creates a special permit process for the Kappa Alpha Psi 2027 Conclave in Baltimore City, requiring event promoters to apply 30 days in advance to the Board of License Commissioners. It mandates written consent from Visit Baltimore, a special event permit from Baltimore City Transportation, and a $50 application fee plus a $500-$1,500 permit fee based on venue capacity. Caterers must obtain a separate Class C per diem license before participating. The law expires December 31, 2027, and applies solely to this specific event, not general public gatherings.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Feb 6, 2026
Signed May 26, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was formally adopted by the Senate and moved to a chapter format, adding procedural details like a favorable committee report and specific reading dates. The substantive text of the bill regarding the permit requirements for Kappa Alpha Psi Conclave events remains unchanged, with no modifications to definitions, fees, or enforcement penalties.
Scope change
The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; the text governing the permit process is identical to the previous version.
TECHNICAL
Added Senate procedural metadata including a favorable committee report, adoption status, and specific reading dates.
Changed the document title from 'A BILL ENTITLED' to 'CHAPTER ______' to reflect its status as an adopted bill.
Removed the 'A BILL ENTITLED' header text as it is no longer needed for an adopted bill.
Reordered the line numbers and text within the definitions and permit application sections to align with the new chapter format.
Floor votes · House of Delegates Mar 25, 2026
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
9
Committee
6
May 26, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 843
executive
Apr 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Returned Passed
upper
Apr 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
lower
Mar 25, 2026
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (131-0-11)
house of delegates
Mar 6, 2026
Committee
Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Finance
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
First Reading Finance
upper
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Anthony Muse
DDemocratic
P
Antonio Hayes
DDemocratic
P
Kevin Harris
DDemocratic
P
Malcolm Augustine
DDemocratic
P
Ron Watson
DDemocratic
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