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Maryland General Assembly · HB0272 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 189 (Chapter 189)

Food Establishments - Lavatory Requirement and On-Farm Food Service Facility License

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Officially: “Food Establishments - Lavatory Requirement and On-Farm Food Service Facility License Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Altering the type of toilet that certain food establishments may use to comply with the requirement to provide a convenient lavatory; requiring that the fee for an on-farm food service facility license be determined by the Maryland Department of Health based on certain factors and prohibiting the fee from exceeding $100; establishing a 1-year term for an on-farm service facility license; and requiring the Department, in consultation with other departments and stakeholders, to adopt regulations g
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Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Feb 4, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Feb 15, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 13, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 15, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 14, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 9, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 23, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 26, 2026

The numbers

3
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Chair, Health CommitteeHealthDepartmental
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 189 (as of Aug 30, 2026).