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MarylandSB 00582026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Property Tax Credit - Retail Service Station Conversions

Sponsored By: Benjamin Brooks (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Taxes - PropertyBaltimore CityCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.Environmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; PollutFuel -see also- CoalLaws and Ordinances -see also- Pub Local Laws; Uniform LawsMunicipal Corporations -see also- Annap; BaltProperty TaxReal PropertyResidential Property -see also- Apartments; CondominiumsRetail SalesRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Rules and RegulationsService StationsState Aid -see also- Public BenefitsStorageTax Credits

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Local tax credit for former gas stations

Beginning June 1, 2026, Maryland lets local governments create a property tax credit for former gas stations. It applies when a site is converted to retail, housing, or both. The city or county must pass a local law and set the credit amount and length. Underground storage tanks must be permanently closed under Maryland Department of the Environment rules. Some new uses do not qualify: discount stores (most items $5 or less), self‑storage, cigarette or tobacco shops, vape shops, and Class A package liquor retailers. The credit aims to help pay to remove tanks and clean contamination. It applies to local property tax years beginning after June 30, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Benjamin Brooks

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Malcolm Augustine

    Democratic • Senate

  • Guy Guzzone

    Democratic • Senate

  • Shelly Hettleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nancy J. King

    Democratic • Senate

  • Karen Lewis Young

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cory V. McCray

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jim Rosapepe

    Democratic • Senate

  • Craig J. Zucker

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 214 • No: 6

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 4/7/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 128 • No: 6 • Other: 4

Senate vote • 2/17/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 642

    5/26/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/8/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    4/8/2026Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/8/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (128-6)

    4/7/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/3/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {433126/1 Adopted

    4/3/2026House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means

    4/2/2026House

  9. Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/16/2026House

  10. Referred Ways and Means

    2/18/2026House

  11. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    2/17/2026Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    2/12/2026Senate

  13. Favorable with Amendments {743020/1 Adopted

    2/12/2026Senate

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    2/11/2026Senate

  15. Hearing 1/21 at 10:00 a.m.

    1/15/2026Senate

  16. Hearing canceled

    1/15/2026Senate

  17. Hearing 1/21 at 10:00 a.m.

    1/15/2026Senate

  18. First Reading Budget and Taxation

    1/14/2026Senate

  19. Pre-filed

    9/10/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/8/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/12/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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