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MarylandHB 07352026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Earned Income Tax Credit - Assistance Program Implementation Delay and Study

Sponsored By: Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Taxes - IncomeAdministrative AgenciesAwareness and OutreachCommunications -see also- ElecComm; Intergov; etc.ComptrollerData -see also- Census; DemographicsDemographics -see also- Census; DataFederal GovernmentIncome TaxIntergovernmental Cooperation -see also- AdmAgn; Cmts; etc.Low-IncomeNoticesPrivacyReportsSocial Services -see also- Public BenefitsStudies -see also- Commitees & Commissions; ReportsSunsetTax CreditsTax ReturnsTimeWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Maryland workers get simpler tax credit help

The law takes effect July 1, 2026. For tax years beginning after December 31, 2029, Maryland’s Comptroller provides a simpler earned income tax credit claim form. Residents must appear eligible, have missed claiming the state credit, and still be allowed to request a refund. The Comptroller must have their federal tax return information, and their employer must have reported their wages. The law extends the assistance program’s legal term from 8 years to 13 years and 3 months. The program ends December 31, 2035.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Julie Palakovich Carr

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 165 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/6/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 122 • No: 0 • Other: 7

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 201

    4/28/2026

  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

    3/9/2026Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (122-0)

    3/6/2026House

  8. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/5/2026House

  9. Favorable Report by Ways and Means

    3/4/2026House

  10. Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/3/2026House

  11. First Reading Ways and Means

    2/2/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/5/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/2/2026

    PDF

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