2026 Maryland General Assembly
Since the start of the 2026 session of the Maryland General Assembly, the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission (ATCC) has provided testimony and presentations before House and Senate committees on issues related to alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis regulation. This page brings together recorded committee hearings and briefings where ATCC staff share information, answer questions, and support informed legislative decision-making. Additional videos will be added as the session continues.
Unauthorized Consumable Products – Enforcement and Seizure.
Executive Director Jeffrey Kelly joined Senator Antonio Hayes and First Lady Dawn Flythe Moore in testifying before the Senate Finance Committee on SB820: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission – Unauthorized Consumable Products – Enforcement and Seizure.
- SB0820 – Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission – Unauthorized Consumable Products – Enforcement and Seizure
Alcohol, Tobacco, Cannabis Bills
While the ATCC did not formally testify, information and feedback were submitted to Delegates in advance.
- HB1303 – Alcoholic Beverages – Class A License – Retail Establishments (Alcoholic Beverages Modernization Act of 2026) https://youtu.be/mC4FVAHshis?
t=1h59m8s - HB0415 Prince George’s County – Alcoholic Beverages – Class A Beer and Class A Beer and Wine Licenses – Retail Grocery Establishments PG 304-26 https://youtu.be/mC4FVAHshis?
t=4h12m13s - HB1519 – Cannabis – Management Service Agreements, Advertising, and Penalties – Alterations (Cannabis Reform and Opportunity Act) https://youtu.be/mC4FVAHshis?
t=4h26m31s - HB1282 – Tobacco Products, Other Tobacco Products, and Electronic Smoking Devices – Advertising to Minors – Prohibition https://youtu.be/mC4FVAHshis?
t=5h5m16s - HB0918 – Baltimore City – Cigarettes, Other Tobacco Products, and Electronic Smoking Devices – Local Laws Authorization https://youtu.be/mC4FVAHshis?
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Unauthorized Consumable Products - Enforcement and Seizure
Executive Director Jeff Kelly was available for oral testimony and was called upon to respond to Delegate questions. During his testimony, he addressed the ATCC’s current enforcement powers and explained how the addition of Kratom to the agency’s purview would be feasible under the proposed bill.
House Government, Labor, and Elections Committee Alcohol Day
Government, Labor, and Elections Committee
ATCC did not formally testify, the agency provided information and feedback to Delegates in advance of the hearing. ATCC representatives were also present in the room to address any immediate questions or concerns that arose during the proceedings.
Senate Finance Committee Alcohol Day
Senate Finance Committee
Senate alcohol bills were heard on this day. While the ATCC did not formally testify, the agency provided information and feedback to Senators in advance of the hearing. ATCC representatives were also present in the room to address any immediate questions or concerns that arose during the proceedings.
Agency Authority & Statewide Enforcement
House Economic Matters Committee
Briefing the 2026 House Economic Matters Committee on the ATCC’s structure, authority, and statewide enforcement efforts, with a focus on tobacco regulation and illicit THC investigations.
ATCC Overview & Alcohol Regulation Primer
House Government, Labor, and Elections Committee
Introducing the ATCC to the newly created House Government, Labor, and Elections Committee and providing a primer on Maryland’s alcohol regulatory system and Alcoholic Beverages Day.
Illicit THC Enforcement Update
Maryland Senate Finance Committee
Briefing the Senate Finance Committee on the ATCC’s ongoing illicit THC enforcement efforts following the implementation of the 2025 THC labeling law (SB0214/HB0012).
