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MarylandSB 01942026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Income and Property Tax Incentives - Members and Veterans of the Space Force - Application

Sponsored By: Bryan W. Simonaire (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Taxes - PropertyEconomic DevelopmentState Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsArmed Forces and Uniformed ServicesCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Death -see also- Homicide; Murder; Wrongful DeathDisabilitiesExemptionsIncome TaxMilitary FamiliesProperty TaxSpousesTax CreditsVeteransWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Property tax relief for Space Force veterans

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland counts Space Force service for veteran property tax relief. Disabled Space Force veterans and surviving spouses can claim exemptions or credits on their home. You must submit your discharge showing space service and your VA disability rating or certification. The same VA disability percent rules in state law still apply, such as 50% or 100%. Surviving spouses can qualify, including when the member died in the line of duty.

Space Force counts as military service

Beginning July 1, 2026, Maryland treats Space Force service as active military service. This applies wherever state law uses that term. If you served in the Space Force, you can access state benefits and protections that require active military service.

Tax break for hiring qualified veterans

Beginning January 1, 2026, Maryland uses the federal "qualified veteran" test for hiring credits. If you hire a veteran who meets the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit veteran rules, you can claim related state job tax incentives. Space Force veterans are included under the same rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Bryan W. Simonaire

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Jack Bailey

    Republican • Senate

  • Paul D. Corderman

    Republican • Senate

  • Mike McKay

    Republican • Senate

  • Jim Rosapepe

    Democratic • Senate

  • Johnny Ray Salling

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 174 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 129 • No: 0 • Other: 6

Senate vote • 2/24/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 689

    5/26/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/9/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (129-0)

    4/8/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/3/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Ways and Means

    4/2/2026House

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

    3/16/2026House

  7. Referred Ways and Means

    2/25/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    2/24/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    2/20/2026Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments {853225/1 Adopted

    2/20/2026Senate

  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    2/19/2026Senate

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

    1/15/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Budget and Taxation

    1/14/2026Senate

  14. Pre-filed

    6/27/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/20/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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