All Roll Calls
Yes: 171 • No: 0
MarylandHB 03582026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Sales and Use Tax - Elementary or Secondary School Book Fairs - Exemption
Sponsored By: Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Taxes - Sales and UseAgents and BrokersAmusement Parks, Carnivals, and FairsArt, Music, and Cultural Affairs -see also- EthAff; Mus; etcContracts -see also- ProcurementEducation -see also- ContEd; DrvEd; HigherEd; etc.ExemptionsNonprofit OrganizationsParents and GuardiansPrimary Schools -see also- Private Schools; Public SchoolsRetail SalesSales and Use TaxSecondary Schools -see also- Private Schools; Public SchStudentsTeachers
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
No Maryland sales tax at school book fairs
Beginning July 1, 2026, you do not pay Maryland sales tax on books bought at in-person school book fairs. The fair must be on the grounds of a Maryland elementary or secondary school. The seller must be the school, a parent–teacher nonprofit, or another nonprofit in the school. Sales are also tax-free when a third-party vendor runs the fair and students, teachers, staff, or nonprofit members act as sellers. Net proceeds must be used only for the school’s or students’ educational benefit.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Julie Palakovich Carr
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/13/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 46 • No: 0
House vote • 3/21/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 125 • No: 0 • Other: 8
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 186
4/28/2026Returned Passed
4/13/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (46-0)
4/13/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed
4/10/2026SenateFavorable Adopted
4/10/2026SenateFavorable Report by Budget and Taxation
4/10/2026SenateReferred Budget and Taxation
3/23/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (125-0)
3/21/2026HouseFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
3/20/2026HouseFavorable Report by Ways and Means
3/20/2026HouseHearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
1/22/2026HouseFirst Reading Ways and Means
1/19/2026House
Bill Text
Third Reading
3/20/2026
First Reading
1/19/2026
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