All Roll Calls
Yes: 220 • No: 1
MarylandHB 01752026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Income Tax Credit - Venison Donation - Alterations
Sponsored By: Natalie Ziegler (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Taxes - IncomeGiftsHunting -see also- TrappingIncome TaxMeat, Poultry, Seafood -see also- Clams; Crabs; Food; OysterSunsetTax Credits
Your PRIA Score
Score Hidden
Personalized for You
How does this bill affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this bill and every other piece of legislation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Hunters get tax credit for donated venison
Beginning with taxable years starting after December 31, 2025, you can claim a Maryland income tax credit up to $75 for each antlerless deer you pay to butcher and process and then donate. You must follow Maryland hunting laws. The meat must be processed for people to eat and donated to a venison program run by a 501(c)(3) charity. There is no yearly cap beyond the $75 per deer limit. You cannot carry any unused credit to later years. Venison donation programs must report donor names, addresses, and the number of deer to the Comptroller by January 31 each year.
Legal protection for venison donors
If you claim the venison donation credit, you receive Maryland’s food-donation liability protection. This shields you from certain lawsuits tied to donated food under state law.
Free Policy Watch
You just read the policy. Now see what it costs you.
Pick a topic. PRIA runs your household against live legislation and sends you a free personalized readout.
Pick a topic to get started
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Natalie Ziegler
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Jason C. Buckel
House
Mike Griffith
Republican • House
Michele Guyton
Democratic • House
Wayne A. Hartman
Republican • House
Kevin B. Hornberger
Republican • House
April Miller
Republican • House
Edith J. Patterson
Democratic • House
Sheila Ruth
Democratic • House
Matthew J. Schindler
Democratic • House
Todd B. Morgan
Republican • House
Greg Wims
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/13/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 47 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/9/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 3
House vote • 3/12/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 132 • No: 1 • Other: 8
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 309
4/28/2026Returned Passed
4/13/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (47-0)
4/13/2026SenateSenate Recede
4/13/2026SenateHouse Requests Senate Recede
4/13/2026SenateHouse Refuses Concur Senate Amendments
4/13/2026SenateHouse Requests Senate Recede
4/10/2026HouseHouse Refuses Concur Senate Amendments
4/10/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (41-0)
4/9/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
4/8/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments {333728/1 Adopted
4/8/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
4/8/2026SenateHearing 4/01 at 1:15 p.m.
3/25/2026SenateReferred Budget and Taxation
3/13/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (132-1)
3/12/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
3/10/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments {923927/1 Adopted
3/10/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
3/9/2026HouseFirst Reading Ways and Means
1/14/2026HouseHearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m.
1/13/2026HousePre-filed
10/28/2025House
Bill Text
Third Reading
3/10/2026
First Reading
1/14/2026
Related Bills
SB 1007 — Prior Authorizations of State Debt - Alterations
SB 0940 — Environment - Water Quality Testing - Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels Action Plan
SB 0915 — State Board of Physicians - Delegation of Duties - Alterations
SB 0777 — Labor and Employment - Workforce Development - Hospital Employee Retraining and Placement Program and Workforce Development and Local Workforce Development Boards (Local Workforce Solutions Investment Act)
SB 0772 — Maryland Department of Health - Employment Training and Opportunity Database
SB 0742 — Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Developmental Disabilities Administration - Home- and Community-Based Services Eligibility Determinations (Maryland Protecting People With Disabilities Act)
Take It Personal
Get Your Personalized Policy View
Take the PRIA Score to see how policy affects your household, then upgrade to PRIA Full Coverage for year-round monitoring.
Already have an account? Sign in