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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing the alcoholic beverage tax rates for ready-to-drink cocktails at 60 cents for each gallon or 15.85 cents for each liter; and defining "ready-to-drink cocktail" as a beverage that contains distilled spirits mixed with nonalcoholic beverages and may contain wine, is 12% or less alcohol by volume, and is contained in original packaging consisting of a container that is not more than 16 ounces.
AI Summary
This bill establishes specific tax rates for "ready-to-drink cocktails," which are defined as beverages containing distilled spirits mixed with nonalcoholic beverages, potentially including wine, and having an alcohol content of 12% or less by volume, packaged in containers of 16 ounces or less. The new tax rate for these ready-to-drink cocktails will be 60 cents per gallon or 15.85 cents per liter, and this change will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 2/17/2026 ) (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0736?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0736f.pdf |
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