Legislation - SB0290

Title: Baltimore City – Ordinance Enforcement – Amount of Fines and Penalties
Sponsored by: Senator McCray (By Request - Baltimore City Administration)
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings)
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Increasing from $1,000 to $5,000 the maximum amount that Baltimore City is authorized to establish for civil and criminal fines and penalties for violating certain ordinances, rules, or regulations.

Committees

Original:: Judicial Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media; Budget and Taxation

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0681

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/21/2026 Legislative Date 1/21/2026 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings and Budget and Taxation Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Baltimore City – Ordinance Enforcement – Amount of Fines and Penalties Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/22/2026 Legislative Date 1/22/2026 Action Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	1/21/2026	1/21/2026	First Reading Judicial Proceedings and Budget and Taxation
			Text - First - Baltimore City – Ordinance Enforcement – Amount of Fines and Penalties
Senate	1/22/2026	1/22/2026	Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings)

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