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MarylandHB 01352026 Regular SessionHouse

Economic Development - Tax Increment Financing - Noncontiguous Areas

Sponsored By: Matthew J. Schindler (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Economic DevelopmentBaltimore CityBoundariesCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Urban Renewal -see also- Commercial Rehabilitation

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Noncontiguous TIF zones allowed; Baltimore included

Beginning October 1, 2026, local governments can set tax increment financing (TIF) districts that are contiguous or noncontiguous. They must pass a resolution and make the designation before issuing TIF bonds. The law defines a “blighted area” as a place where most buildings have declined so much that basic repairs and upkeep are not justified. Baltimore City can use the noncontiguous blighted‑area rule under this law. Officials also identify any sustainable community or RISE zone tied to the project.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Matthew J. Schindler

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Dylan Behler

    Democratic • House

  • Lily Qi

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 168 • No: 10

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 2/26/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 125 • No: 10 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 536

    5/12/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/8/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    4/8/2026Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/1/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/1/2026Senate

  6. Referred Budget and Taxation

    2/27/2026Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (125-10)

    2/26/2026House

  8. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    2/25/2026House

  9. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

    2/24/2026House

  10. Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/19/2026House

  11. First Reading Economic Matters

    1/14/2026House

  12. Pre-filed

    10/30/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/25/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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