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.

Maryland teachers can deduct classroom supplies

Starting with the 2026 tax year, eligible Maryland teachers can subtract up to $250 for unreimbursed classroom supplies. You must be a full-time classroom teacher for an academic year that ends during the tax year. Eligible roles include K–12 classroom teachers in Maryland schools; pre‑K classroom teachers in publicly funded programs at eligible public providers; and lead or consulting pre‑K teachers in publicly funded programs at eligible private providers. Supplies must be used by students in class or by you to prepare for or during teaching. You cannot claim costs already subtracted from federal income under IRC §62 (the federal educator expense).

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Edith J. Patterson
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Andre V. Johnson
Democratic • House
Jackie Addison
Democratic • House
Regina T. Boyce
Democratic • House
Jason C. Buckel
Republican • 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
Jeffrie E. Long
Democratic • 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
Courtney Watson
Democratic • House
Jheanelle K. Wilkins
Democratic • House
Greg Wims
Democratic • House
Sarah Wolek
Democratic • House
Caylin Young
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 178 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/3/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/11/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 134 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 61
4/14/2026
Returned Passed
4/3/2026House
Third Reading Passed (44-0)
4/3/2026Senate
Second Reading Passed
4/2/2026Senate
Favorable Adopted
4/2/2026Senate
Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
4/2/2026Senate
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
3/25/2026Senate
Referred Budget and Taxation
3/12/2026Senate
Third Reading Passed (134-0)
3/11/2026House
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/10/2026House
Favorable with Amendments {233224/1 Adopted
3/10/2026House
Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
3/9/2026House
Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
1/23/2026House
First Reading Ways and Means
1/23/2026House

Bill Text

Enacted
4/14/2026
PDF
Third Reading
3/10/2026
PDF
First Reading
1/23/2026
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