All Roll Calls
Yes: 178 • No: 0
MarylandHB 04782026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Classroom Supplies Purchased by Teachers - Alteration
Sponsored By: Edith J. Patterson (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Taxes - IncomeEarly Childhood EducationEducation -see also- ContEd; DrvEd; HigherEd; etc.Equipment -see also- Charging; Med. Equip.; MV Equip; etc.ExemptionsIncome TaxPrivate Schools -see also- Primary Schools; Secondary SchPublic Schools -see also- Primary Schools; Secondary SchTeachers
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Up to $250 Maryland teacher supplies deduction
Beginning with the 2026 tax year, eligible Maryland teachers can subtract up to $250 from Maryland taxable income for unreimbursed classroom supplies. Supplies must be used by students in class or by the teacher to prepare for or during teaching. You must be a Maryland resident. Eligible teachers include full-time prekindergarten classroom teachers in publicly funded programs at eligible public providers; lead or consulting teachers in publicly funded pre-K at eligible private providers; and full-time K–12 classroom teachers in Maryland whose academic year ends during the tax year. You cannot include any amount already deducted on your federal return for educator expenses.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Edith J. Patterson
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Steve Johnson
Democratic • House
Jackie Addison
Democratic • House
Regina T. Boyce
Democratic • House
Jason C. Buckel
House
Derrick Coley
Democratic • House
Eric Ebersole
Democratic • House
Jessica Feldmark
Democratic • House
Diana M. Fennell
Democratic • House
Mike Griffith
Republican • House
Andrea Fletcher Harrison
Democratic • House
Wayne A. Hartman
Republican • House
Kevin B. Hornberger
Republican • House
Robert B. Long
Republican • House
Anne R. Kaiser
Democratic • House
Susan K. McComas
Republican • House
April Miller
Republican • House
Bernice Mireku-North
Democratic • House
Julie Palakovich Carr
Democratic • House
Cheryl E. Pasteur
Democratic • House
N. Scott Phillips
Democratic • House
Pam Queen
Democratic • House
Kent Roberson
Democratic • House
Mike Rogers
Democratic • House
Kim Ross
Democratic • House
Jared Solomon
Democratic • House
Sean A. Stinnett
Democratic • House
Kym Taylor
Democratic • House
Karen Toles
Democratic • House
Chris Tomlinson
Republican • House
Veronica Turner
Democratic • House
Joe Vogel
Democratic • House
Ron Watson
Democratic • Senate
Jheanelle K. Wilkins
Democratic • House
Greg Wims
Democratic • House
Sarah Wolek
Democratic • House
Caylin Young
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/3/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 2
House vote • 3/11/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 134 • No: 0 • Other: 4
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 61
4/14/2026Returned Passed
4/3/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (44-0)
4/3/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed
4/2/2026SenateFavorable Adopted
4/2/2026SenateFavorable Report by Budget and Taxation
4/2/2026SenateHearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
3/25/2026SenateReferred Budget and Taxation
3/12/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (134-0)
3/11/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
3/10/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments {233224/1 Adopted
3/10/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
3/9/2026HouseHearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
1/23/2026HouseFirst Reading Ways and Means
1/23/2026House
Bill Text
Enacted
4/14/2026
Third Reading
3/10/2026
First Reading
1/23/2026
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