PRIA Logo™
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.

Free to start

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.

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

All Roll Calls

Yes: 220 • No: 1

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

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 309

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (47-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Senate Recede

    4/13/2026Senate

  5. House Requests Senate Recede

    4/13/2026Senate

  6. House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments

    4/13/2026Senate

  7. House Requests Senate Recede

    4/10/2026House

  8. House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments

    4/10/2026House

  9. Third Reading Passed (41-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  10. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/8/2026Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments {333728/1 Adopted

    4/8/2026Senate

  12. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/8/2026Senate

  13. Hearing 4/01 at 1:15 p.m.

    3/25/2026Senate

  14. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/13/2026Senate

  15. Third Reading Passed (132-1)

    3/12/2026House

  16. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/10/2026House

  17. Favorable with Amendments {923927/1 Adopted

    3/10/2026House

  18. Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means

    3/9/2026House

  19. First Reading Ways and Means

    1/14/2026House

  20. Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/13/2026House

  21. Pre-filed

    10/28/2025House

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    3/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

Related Bills

Back to State Legislation