# Maryland HB 1279: Catalytic Revitalization Project Tax Credit - Alterations

Maryland HB 1279, Catalytic Revitalization Project Tax Credit - Alterations, is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Malcolm P. Ruff (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-04-28 (Approved by the Governor - Chapter 310); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: Maryland HB 1279
- State: Maryland
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Catalytic Revitalization Project Tax Credit - Alterations
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-12
- Last action: 2026-04-28, Approved by the Governor - Chapter 310
- Sponsor: Malcolm P. Ruff (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 11
- Subjects: Taxes - Income, Economic Development, Applicants and Applications, Boundaries, Certifications, Commerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc., Community Development, Construction, Federal Government, Housing and Community Development, Department of, Housing -see also- Apartments; Condos; Mobile & Manuf Homes, Income Tax, Low-Income, Mass Transit -see also- Buses; Railroads, Moderate-Income, Nonprofit Organizations, Railroads, Real Property, Rules and Regulations, Tax Credits, Time, Transportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etc, Work, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.
- Touches household money: yes
- Roll calls: 2 (169 yes, 8 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 2

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Housing projects gain tax credit priority: benefit, low. Beginning July 1, 2026, the law applies new rules to initial catalytic revitalization tax credit certificates issued from that date forward. Maryland’s housing secretary must consult the state commerce department and set application rules emphasizing affordable or workforce housing. The rules must…
- New tax credit rules for redevelopment: mixed, low. Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland changes redevelopment rules for initial catalytic revitalization tax credit certificates issued on or after that date. Eligible properties must be in Maryland, out of service, and formerly used as colleges, K–12 schools, hospitals, mental health facilities, or milit…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Malcolm P. Ruff (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gabriel Acevero (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jackie Addison (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Marlon Amprey (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Frank M. Conaway (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Aaron M. Kaufman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lesley J. Lopez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ashanti Martinez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: N. Scott Phillips (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jared Solomon (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sean A. Stinnett (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sarah Wolek (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-13 | Senate | Third Reading Passed | pass | 46 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026-03-18 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 123 | 8 | 5 |

## Actions (14)

- 2026-04-28: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 310
- 2026-04-13: Returned Passed (House)
- 2026-04-13: Third Reading Passed (46-0) (Senate)
- 2026-04-09: Second Reading Passed (Senate)
- 2026-04-09: Favorable Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-04-09: Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation (Senate)
- 2026-03-25: Hearing 4/01 at 1:15 p.m. (Senate)
- 2026-03-19: Referred Budget and Taxation (Senate)
- 2026-03-18: Third Reading Passed (123-8) (House)
- 2026-03-18: Second Reading Passed with Amendments (House)
- 2026-03-18: Favorable with Amendments {873422/1 Adopted (House)
- 2026-03-18: Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means (House)
- 2026-02-12: Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-02-12: First Reading Ways and Means (House)

## Bill text

- Enacted, 2026-04-28: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_310_hb1279t.pdf)
- Third Reading, 2026-03-18: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1279t.pdf)
- First Reading, 2026-02-12: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1279f.pdf)

## Related bills

- SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization (became law)
- SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment (became law)
- SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)
- SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act) (became law)
- SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits (became law)
- HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)

## Sources
- [Enacted (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_310_hb1279t.pdf)
- [Third Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1279t.pdf)
- [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1279f.pdf)

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- [SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishm…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0366-2026RS)
- [SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0244-2026RS)
- [SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0148-2026RS)
- [SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0016-2026RS)
- [HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0529-2026RS)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB1279-2026RS (as of 2026-10-11).