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MarylandHB 14502025 Regular SessionHouse

Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Program - Alterations

Sponsored By: Lily Qi (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Economic DevelopmentGrantsInvestments -see also- SecuritiesLoans -see also- Credit; Mortgages; Scholarships&SFARevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Scientific Research -see also- ChemTst; MedRsrch; StudiesSmall Business

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Maryland lifts small-business research funding caps

Beginning July 1, 2025, Maryland removes caps on state awards or investments matching eligible federal small-business research awards. The program matches Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards. Former caps were the lesser of 25% or $25,000 for Phase I, and 25% or $75,000 for Phase II. The law also removes the related board exception and annual program limits of 20 Phase I and 10 Phase II awards. Funding still depends on available program money.

Maryland limits businesses to three research awards

Beginning July 1, 2025, each small business faces a lifetime limit of three Maryland research matching awards or investments. This limit applies under the Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Program. Each business also remains limited to one award or investment per fiscal year. After receiving three, a business cannot receive another under this program.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Lily Qi

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 183 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/31/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 3/13/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 136 • No: 2 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 200

    4/22/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/1/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (47-0)

    3/31/2025Senate

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/25/2025Senate

  5. Favorable Report by Finance

    3/24/2025Senate

  6. Referred Finance

    3/14/2025Senate

  7. Third Reading Passed (136-2)

    3/13/2025House

  8. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/12/2025House

  9. Favorable Report by Ways and Means

    3/12/2025House

  10. Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/7/2025House

  11. First Reading Ways and Means

    2/7/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/22/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/12/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/7/2025

    PDF

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