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SB0838

Original
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Opposite
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
Chambers
Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Public Health - Cottage Food Businesses and Home Bakeries
Sponsored by
Senator Ready
Status
In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis
Synopsis
Altering the definition of "cottage food product" for purposes of provisions of law governing the sale of cottage food products to include nonpotentially hazardous foods, rather than nonhazardous foods, as specified in regulations adopted by the Maryland Department of Health; providing that a home bakery is not required, under certain circumstances, to be licensed by the Maryland Department of Health; and applying certain provisions of law governing cottage food businesses to home bakeries.
Committees
Original:
Finance
Details
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026
History
Legislation History
Chamber
Senate
Calendar Date
2/06/2026
Legislative Date
2/06/2026
Action
First Reading Finance
Proceedings
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Text - First - Public Health - Cottage Food Businesses and Home Bakeries
Proceedings
Chamber
Senate
Calendar Date
2/11/2026
Legislative Date
2/11/2026
Action
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
Senate 2/06/2026 2/06/2026 First Reading Finance
Text - First - Public Health - Cottage Food Businesses and Home Bakeries
Senate 2/11/2026 2/11/2026 Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
File Code
Subjects
Statutes
Last Updated: 2/11/2026 2:52 PM
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