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Yes: 178 • No: 2
MarylandHB 13462026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
State Department of Assessments and Taxation - Expedited Document Processing and Fees
Sponsored By: Marlon Amprey (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Corporations and AssociationsAssessments and Taxation, Department ofFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Rules and RegulationsState Documents -see also- Maryland RegisterTime
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
8 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 4 costs, 3 mixed.
Higher fees for business filings
Beginning January 1, 2028, the state charges $100 to file many core business papers, like incorporations, amendments, mergers, revivals, and LLC or partnership formation documents. Routine items cost $25, such as a change of principal office or resident agent, and corrections; bulk resident‑agent changes are capped at $30,000. It costs $25 to reserve a name. Foreign registrations, renewals, and many qualification documents cost $100 each, and some minor filings cost $6.
Annual report fees and waiver
Beginning January 1, 2028, most businesses pay a $300 annual report fee each year; family farms pay $100. The Department waives the annual filing fee each year for a covered entity that shows it follows Labor and Employment Title 12 or offers a savings plan for employees that complies with federal law. The waiver applies beginning in fiscal year 2022 under the statute. Paper requests for an annual report extension cost $20; filing the extension online avoids this fee.
Faster SDAT filing for extra fees
Beginning January 1, 2028, you can pay $425, $1,000, or $1,500 per document to get 2‑hour, 1‑hour, or 30‑minute processing if you file at least 2 hours, 1 hour, or 30 minutes before close. The 1‑hour tier requires prior preclearance, which costs $275. When you pay the expedited fee, the Department must process your document on that basis; other documents are processed the same day where practical. A $50 fee applies for other expedited handling or for recording/preclearance when you do not choose a tier. These expedited and preclearance fees go to a dedicated state fund for this service.
No fee to close a business
Beginning January 1, 2028, the Department does not charge a processing fee for filings to dissolve, cancel, or terminate an entity.
Fees for certificates and copies
Beginning January 1, 2028, each certificate of status, compliance, withdrawal, or certified list costs $20. A duplicate certificate issued at the same time costs $1. Paper copies of other records cost $1 per page.
Nonprofit incorporation fee and fund share
Beginning January 1, 2028, nonstock nonprofits under 501(c)(3), (4), or (6) pay $150 to file articles of incorporation. Of each $150 fee, $50 goes to the Maryland Nonprofit Development Center Program Fund.
Service of process and bounced check fees
Beginning January 1, 2028, the Department charges $50 to accept service of process or notice; counties and Baltimore City do not pay this fee. If your check or other payment to the Department is not paid, you owe a $30 fee.
Rules on refunds and resubmissions
Beginning January 1, 2028, the Department must set rules explaining when a “nonrefundable” fee stays nonrefundable and when a past fee can be used for a resubmission.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Marlon Amprey
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 • 3/18/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 132 • No: 2 • Other: 7
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 312
4/28/2026Returned Passed
4/13/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (46-0)
4/13/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed
4/13/2026SenateFavorable Adopted
4/13/2026SenateFavorable Report by Budget and Taxation
4/10/2026SenateHearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
3/23/2026SenateReferred Budget and Taxation
3/19/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (132-2)
3/18/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
3/17/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments {413228/1 Adopted
3/17/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
3/16/2026HouseHearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
2/18/2026HouseReassigned to Economic Matters
2/16/2026HouseFirst Reading Ways and Means
2/12/2026House
Bill Text
Third Reading
3/17/2026
First Reading
2/12/2026
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