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MarylandHB 03632026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Local Government - Grant for Recipients of State Child Tax Credit - Authorization

Sponsored By: Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Taxes - IncomeCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.Dependents -see also- Minors; Vulnerable AdultsGrantsIncome TaxLaws and Ordinances -see also- Pub Local Laws; Uniform LawsLow-IncomeMinors -see also- Age of Majority; YouthResidency -see also- Immigrants and CitizenshipTax CreditsTax Returns

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Refundable child credit for low-income families

The law provides a refundable $500 State income tax credit for each qualified child. You qualify if you live in the state and your federal adjusted gross income is $15,000 or less. The credit drops by $50 for each $1,000 (or part) your income is over $15,000, and it cannot go below $0. A qualified child is your dependent who is under age 6, or under 17 with a disability as defined by state education law. If you are not otherwise required to file, you can still file to claim a refund of this credit.

Counties can offer per-child grants

Your county may pass a local law to pay a cash grant for each qualified child. You and each child must live in the county on the last day of the tax year, and your federal income must be $15,000 or less. The county sets the grant amount. The grant is cut by 10% for each $1,000 (or part) your income is over $15,000, and it cannot go below $0. Counties that run the program reimburse the Comptroller for data costs.

Which credits cut state vs county tax

The law clarifies which listed credits reduce only the State income tax and which reduce only the county income tax. Some credits now apply only to State tax, while others apply only to county tax. This changes where you claim certain credits, not the size of the credits.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Julie Palakovich Carr

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 291 • No: 16

House vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 125 • No: 9 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 40 • No: 0 • Other: 4

House vote • 3/18/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 126 • No: 7 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 204

    4/28/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/10/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (125-9)

    4/10/2026House

  4. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/10/2026House

  5. Third Reading Passed (40-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/8/2026Senate

  7. Favorable with Amendments {723127/1 Adopted

    4/8/2026Senate

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/8/2026Senate

  9. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/19/2026Senate

  10. Third Reading Passed (126-7)

    3/18/2026House

  11. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/17/2026House

  12. Favorable with Amendments {673027/1 Adopted

    3/17/2026House

  13. Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means

    3/13/2026House

  14. Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/22/2026House

  15. First Reading Ways and Means

    1/19/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/10/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/17/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/19/2026

    PDF

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