Places Of Worship
Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages - Distance From Place of Worship Restriction - Exception [SB-999]
Authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore County to issue a beer, wine, and liquor license to an establishment that has a certain zoning classification and is within 300 feet of a place of worship under certain circumstances.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Washington
First Reading Senate Rules on 02/10/2025
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Crime of Violence - Medical Facilities and Places of Worship - Penalty (Sacred Places Safety Act) [HB-1308]
Prohibiting a person from committing a crime of violence while the person is in a medical facility or a place of worship; and providing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment of up to 10 years.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheree Sample-Hughes
Hearing Canceled on 02/27/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Queen Anne's County - Licensed Cannabis Dispensary and Processor Locations - Distance Requirements [HB-1235]
Prohibiting the governing body of Queen Anne's County from allowing licensed cannabis processors to locate within 1,000 feet of child care facilities and certain pre-existing public places in the county; and altering certain distance requirements applicable to licensed cannabis dispensaries in Queen Anne's County.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steven Arentz
First Reading Economic Matters on 02/07/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Corporations and Associations - Methodist Church Trust Requirement - Repeal [HB-1182]
Repealing a requirement that the assets of any Methodist Church be held in trust for the United Methodist Church and be subject to the control of the Church; repealing a provision of law providing that the absence of a trust clause in any deed or conveyance executed before June 1, 1953, does not exclude certain local churches from certain provisions of law or responsibilities related to the United Methodist Church; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steven Arentz
First Reading Economic Matters on 02/06/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Immigration Enforcement - Sensitive Locations - Access, Guidance, and Policies (Protecting Sensitive Locations Act) [SB-828]
Prohibiting certain schools, libraries, and units of State government that operate at certain sensitive locations from allowing certain federal personnel to access certain areas, subject to certain exceptions; requiring the Attorney General to develop guidance regarding immigration enforcement at certain sensitive locations and guidance regarding individuals interacting with certain federal personnel; and requiring certain schools, libraries and units of State government to adopt policies consistent with the guidelines.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Smith
Hearing 3/26 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/19/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Dorchester County – Alcoholic Beverages – Issuance of License Near a Place of Worship or School [SB-801]
Authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Dorchester County to issue an alcoholic beverages license to an establishment that is within 300 feet of a place of worship or school with the written consent of the place of worship or school.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/17/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Dorchester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Venue Beer, Wine, and Liquor License [SB-802]
Establishing in Dorchester County a venue beer, wine, and liquor license that authorizes the holder to sell or serve beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption during an event where food is served; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Dorchester County to issue the license to certain nonprofit or for-profit retail businesses that meet certain criteria; and authorizing the issuance of a license to an establishment that is within 300 feet of a place of worship or a school with certain written consent.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Referred Economic Matters on 03/07/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Dorchester County – Alcoholic Beverages – Arts Beer and Wine License [SB-800]
Establishing in Dorchester County an arts beer and wine license that authorizes the holder to sell or serve beer and wine for on-premises consumption; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Dorchester County to issue the license to a nonprofit or for-profit retail business that engages in the display and sale of original artwork in an arts and entertainment district; authorizing the issuance the license within 300 feet of a place of worship or a school with certain written permission; and providing an annual fee of $250.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Referred Economic Matters on 03/07/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Immigration Enforcement - Sensitive Locations - Guidelines and Policies (Protecting Sensitive Locations Act) [HB-1006]
Requiring the Attorney General to develop guidelines relating to immigration enforcement at sensitive locations; and requiring State agencies that operate at sensitive locations to adopt certain policies or provide notice of a decision not to adopt certain policies.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Hearing 2/27 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/10/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class B-OB-CRD (Office Building - Commercial Revitalization District) Beer, Wine, and Liquor License [HB-987]
Establishing a Class B-OB-CRD (office building - commercial revitalization district) beer, wine, and liquor license in Baltimore County; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore County to issue the license to an establishment that previously had or has a certain zoning classification and is at least a certain distance from a place of worship under certain circumstances and subject to certain limitations; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Szeliga
Referred Finance on 03/18/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Baltimore City - 46th Alcoholic Beverages District - Licenses [HB-784]
Requiring a memorandum of understanding between a certain licensee and a community association within a certain bounded area in the 46th alcoholic beverages district before the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore City may issue a license in or transfer a license to the bounded area; extending to July 1, 2028, the expiration date for a certain Class B license for the purpose of transfer to the 3600 block of Boston Street in the 46th alcoholic beverages district; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Luke Clippinger
Third Reading Passed (139-0) on 03/17/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Baltimore City - 46th Alcoholic Beverages District - Licenses [SB-662]
Requiring a memorandum of understanding between a certain licensee and a community association within a certain bounded area in the 46th alcoholic beverages district before the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore City may issue a license in or transfer a license to the bounded area; extending to July 1, 2028, the expiration date for a certain Class B license for the purpose of transfer to the 3600 block of Boston Street in the 46th alcoholic beverages district; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Ferguson
Referred Economic Matters on 03/07/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Corporations and Associations - Methodist Church Trust Requirement Repeal and Disaffiliation Requirements [SB-586]
Repealing a requirement that the assets of any Methodist Church be held in trust for the United Methodist Church and be subject to the control of the Church; repealing a provision of law providing that the absence of a trust clause in any deed or conveyance executed before June 1, 1953, does not exclude certain local churches from certain provisions of law; providing that a local church that disaffiliates from the United Methodist Conference shall retain ownership of its real property, subject to certain reimbursement requirements; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Muse
Hearing 3/25 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/19/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - U Nonimmigrant Status Petitions and Immigration Enforcement at Sensitive Locations [HB-579]
Requiring federal law enforcement officers to notify certain individuals of federal immigration action at certain sensitive locations; altering the requirements for certification of a U Nonimmigrant Status Petition; altering the individuals eligible to request a certain official to certify victim helpfulness relating to certification of a U Nonimmigrant Status Petition; authorizing the disclosure of certain information under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jheanelle Wilkins
Third Reading Passed (98-40) on 03/17/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Dorchester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Issuance of License Near a Place of Worship or School [HB-568]
Authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Dorchester County to issue an alcoholic beverages license to an establishment that is within 300 feet of a place of worship or school with the written consent of the place of worship or school.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/10/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Dorchester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Venue Beer, Wine, and Liquor License [HB-564]
Establishing in Dorchester County a venue beer, wine, and liquor license that authorizes the holder to sell or serve beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption during an event where food is served; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Dorchester County to issue the license to certain nonprofit or for-profit retail businesses that meet certain criteria; and authorizing the issuance of a license to an establishment that is within 300 feet of a place of worship or a school with certain written consent.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Referred Finance on 03/18/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Dorchester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Arts Beer and Wine License [HB-567]
Establishing in Dorchester County an arts beer and wine license that authorizes the holder to sell or serve beer and wine for on-premises consumption; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Dorchester County to issue the license to a nonprofit or for-profit retail business that engages in the display and sale of original artwork in an arts and entertainment district; authorizing the issuance the license within 300 feet of a place of worship or a school with certain written permission; and providing an annual fee of $250.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Favorable With Amendments Report By Economic Matters on 03/17/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Interference With Access to or Egress From a Religious Facility - Prohibition [SB-287]
Prohibiting a person, acting alone or with others, from preventing another from entering or exiting a religious facility; and providing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment of up to 90 days or a fine not to exceed $1,000 or both.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chris West
Hearing 1/30 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/16/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Interference With Access to or Egress From a Religious Facility - Prohibition [HB-305]
Prohibiting a person, acting alone or with others, from preventing another from entering or exiting a religious facility; and establishing that a violation of the Act is a misdemeanor with a penalty of imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both on conviction.
Sponsored by: Rep. Samuel Rosenberg
Hearing 2/11 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/27/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Annotated Code - Terminology - Clergy and Churches, Faith Institutions, and Places of Worship [HB-2]
Altering certain terminology throughout the Annotated Code that refers to a clergyman to refer to a member of the clergy and churches to refer to faith institutions and places of worship.
Sponsored by: Rep. Vaughn Stewart
Hearing 3/03 At 12:00 P.m. on 02/26/2025