All Roll Calls
Yes: 903 • No: 1,529
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Signed by Governor
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55 provisions identified: 31 benefits, 10 costs, 14 mixed.
Businesses with eligible projects in Tier I areas get a wage‑based tax credit. The rate is 5.75% if the certificate was issued before June 1, 2022, or 4.75% if on or after that date. If the credit is bigger than the tax bill, the business can get a refund. A permanent Reserve Fund backs the program, and the Governor must budget what the Department says is needed to keep and attract activity.
Businesses can carry a net operating loss back up to five years for Maryland taxes. Applying the loss to prior years can lower tax bills or produce refunds.
Pass‑through businesses must pay a new Maryland entity‑level tax. The tax is required for nonresident owners and can be elected for all owners. Rates track the top individual rate for individual owners and the corporate rate for entity owners. The annual tax cannot exceed owners’ distributable cash flow shares. The Comptroller studies impacts and reports each year through 2029.
For manufacturers (NAICS 31–33), Maryland limits federal bonus depreciation (IRC §168(k)) to 20% of a property’s adjusted basis when figuring Maryland taxes. This reduces the first‑year write‑off manufacturers can claim for State taxes.
You can claim a Maryland income tax credit up to $5,000 if you borrowed at least $20,000 and still owe $5,000 when you apply. Apply by September 15; awards are certified by December 15. Total credits are capped at $16 million for 2025, $9 million for 2026, and $18 million each year after. $9 million is set aside each year for State employees, with first priority for graduates of in‑State schools where at least 40% of students receive Pell Grants. If you do not use the credit to repay loans within 3 years, the State takes back the full credit as taxes.
By June 30, 2026, the Governor may move money from several special funds into the General Fund. Transfers include $259 million from the Renewable Portfolio Standard/ACP Account, $119.151 million from the Fiscal Responsibility Fund, and $33 million from the Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund administration account. Other transfers are $10 million from the Nurse Support Program Assistance Fund, $2 million from the Performance Incentive Grant Fund, $2 million from the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission Fund, $3.5 million from the Non–Depository Special Fund, and $1.5 million from the Banking Institution and Credit Union Regulation Fund. These moves change how programs are financed in 2026.
The State funds loan repayment and scholarships for police officers and probation agents. Minimum funding is $500,000 in FY2025, $2 million in FY2026, and $500,000 each year from FY2027 for both the loan repayment and scholarship programs.
More 4‑year‑olds in full‑day pre‑K qualify for Tier II help. For FY2026, family income over 300% and up to 360% of poverty qualifies. For FY2027, over 300% and up to 450% qualifies. From FY2028 on, over 300% and up to 600% qualifies.
In fiscal years 2027, 2028, and 2029, up to $5,000,000 from the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund can pay the Department of Social and Economic Mobility’s operating costs. Other fund uses for grants and loans remain. This support helps the Department run programs for licensed cannabis businesses.
In FY2025, $2.735 million goes to the agricultural industry development corporation. $2.3 million funds rural business loans and small matching grants. $435,000 funds grants and near‑equity investments for product storage sites and to support the Certified Local Farm and Fish Program.
The energy program’s goals now include climate mitigation and resilience. The Strategic Energy Investment Fund can pay for the DNR Power Plant Research Program and the DNR Environmental Review Program. At least 20% of allowance sale proceeds go to a renewable and clean energy account for clean energy, public education, climate work, and resiliency, including support for the Office of Resilience’s annual report. From FY2027 through FY2031, compliance fees may fund grants or loans to build new Tier 1 renewable energy in the state.
The Governor must budget $8 million each year for FY2025 through FY2029 for the Community Health Resources Commission Fund. In FY2027, up to $2 million from the Board of Physicians Fund may support the Office of Population Health Improvement, and up to $500,000 may support Behavioral Health Administration programs. Also in FY2027, $1 million may fund maternal and child health quality projects.
The law creates a Population Health Improvement Fund to support statewide health efforts. In 2026, if the Health Services Cost Review Commission raises hospital rates to aid Medicare Advantage plans, the state may move up to $14 million from this fund to the Medical Care Programs Administration. The HSCRC must also study whether plans need help in 2026 and whether hospital rates should provide up to $140 million in assistance.
The state creates a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program to track controlled substance prescribing and dispensing. The Department runs the program and sets rules with the Board. The PDMP must keep prescription and naloxone data for 3 years.
For FY2027–FY2029, the State sets exact yearly payments to 13 private nonprofit colleges under the Sellinger Program. Examples include Johns Hopkins ($20.55 million), Loyola University Maryland ($12.55 million), and Stevenson University ($9.21 million) each year.
By July 1, 2026, insurers must transfer 90% of the part of their ACA segregated account ending balances that exceeds disbursements for plan years 2014–2024 to the state’s Health Care Access Grants account. On July 1, 2027 and every July 1 after, they must transfer 90% of qualifying balances left 15 months after a plan year ends. These transfers fund health care access grants.
The law removes the required minimum funding for Maryland Community College Promise Scholarships. Future scholarship money is set in the regular budget, not by a fixed floor.
Beginning in FY2027, each county must pay the dollar amount listed in the law to the State teachers’ pension and retirement systems. For FY2026, payments are due on or before January 1, 2026. From FY2027 on, payments are due by September 1 each year. County payments lower the State’s required pension payments by the same amounts.
The law removes required appropriations for the Coordinated Community Supports Partnership Fund. Future funding for these student support services depends on the normal budget process.
The state creates a State Aid for Police Protection Fund to send police aid to counties and qualifying towns. A town qualifies if it spends over $5,000 with at least one full‑time qualified officer, or over $80,000 with at least two part‑time qualified officers from county police or the sheriff. If a county or town is certified as not following immigration enforcement agreement laws, the Comptroller must stop police aid and enhanced funds until it complies. A dispute can go to the Budget and Management Secretary.
By July 1, 2026, counties may start assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) programs, or the state must set them up where counties do not. The state must tell each county by August 31, 2026 how many AOT participants they have and the expected yearly cost. Counties where the state starts AOT must repay part of the state’s costs: 25% in FY2028 (waived if the county files the required cost–benefit report by January 1, 2027), 50% in FY2029, 75% in FY2030, and 100% in FY2031.
The State sets minimum funding per full‑time student at Baltimore City Community College. The levels are 66.5% (FY2022), 68.5% (FY2023–FY2026), 67.5% (FY2027–FY2029), and 68.5% (FY2030+), compared with 4‑year State Funds per FTE.
In FY2027, after the first $35 million is distributed from a separate tobacco fund account, any extra money can stay in the account or be used for other purposes. It does not have to replace the State’s General Fund payment to historically black colleges and universities.
The state skips Rainy Day transfer triggers in FY2026 and FY2027. In FY2026 only, the Fiscal Responsibility Fund can pay for major IT projects funded by the IT Investment Fund, and that FY2026 IT appropriation does not revert at year‑end. On or before June 1, 2026, $37.3 million moves from the Local Reserve Account to the General Fund. The Labor Department must repay $37.3 million within two years after contributions begin to the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund.
The Governor may move up to $250,000 to the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange by June 30, 2026. The money pays for outreach to help child care workers enroll in health insurance and for a survey on coverage among child care providers.
A Legal Representation Fund pays reasonable costs and attorney fees for students with counsel in Title IX cases. The budget includes at least $250,000 each year beginning in FY2021.
The Maryland Corps service‑year program sets new targets: 200 in year one; 750 in year three; 1,100 in year four; 1,550 in year five; and 2,000 in year six. The Department tracks progress each year.
The State budgets $350,000 in FY2027 and $350,000 in FY2028 for Prince George’s County’s Reentry Employment Incentive Program. These funds are extra and do not replace other reentry funds.
The budget must include $500,000 each year for FY2024, FY2025, and FY2026 for urban agriculture water and power projects. It must include $400,000 for FY2027.
The state must fund the Maryland Healthy Soils Program each year. It sets at least $500,000 for FY2024–FY2026. It sets at least $400,000 for FY2027 and FY2028. The money supports soil health incentives for farmers and landowners.
Section 5‑650.1 applies only to actions on or after October 1, 2025. It cannot be used to change escheat or capital credit outcomes before that date.
The law creates the African American Heritage Preservation Program and its grant fund. The Governor must budget $5 million each year for these grants. The Secretary of Planning reviews applications and awards grants for buildings, places, and communities tied to African American history. The Secretary can also award noncapital grants and extra project grants when gifts or other receipts exceed the required $5 million.
By June 30, 2026, the Governor can move $1.243 million to the General Fund for listed uses. Funding goes to domestic violence centers ($355,760), assisted living centers ($201,292), the State Police Gun Center ($152,732), violence prevention groups, food banks, and other named recipients.
The Developmental Disabilities Administration may use its FY2027 budget for consulting, financial management, and data analytics, including artificial intelligence. It can buy these services through expedited procurement or an interagency agreement approved with the Budget and Management Department.
For FY2026 only, money from a separate tobacco fund account may be used to pay Medicaid expenses.
The Prescription Drug Monitoring Program must keep patient data confidential. Records protected by provider‑patient privilege are filed without revealing the person’s identity, except where the law allows sharing.
The law repurposes $980,000 in unspent FY2018 special funds for State land purchases under Program Open Space. This change overrides other laws. It supports public recreation and conservation.
Starting in FY2026, the budget must include at least $390,000 each year for the Public Safety Apprenticeship Program. The money funds grants to eligible public safety agencies and program administration.
Starting in FY2027, the budget must include at least $350,000 each year for the Career Pathways for Health Care Workers Program.
In FY2027, $27 million from the Lottery goes to projects in Prince George’s County’s Blue Line Corridor. $18 million supports a mixed‑use project with a soccer stadium at the University of Maryland. Other grants go to named companies and towns for community development.
For FY2026, the State deposits $13.4 million from the Lottery Fund into the Racing and Community Development Financing Fund. For each year after FY2026, at least $17 million goes in until the racing bonds are paid off.
In FY2027 only, $42 million in compliance fees funds higher‑education research grants. The money can support research in any field, not just energy.
If the highest court strikes down the digital advertising tax and a refund is due, the Comptroller pays interest. The annual rate equals the 12‑month average prime rate for large business loans before the decision month, rounded to the nearest whole percent.
In Prince George’s County, the Planning Board may not award grants except where the law allows. The County Council cannot shift county‑only budget items to itself. It also cannot allocate those funds to the county government or third parties unless approved by June 1 under the rules.
Starting in FY2026, the 9‑1‑1 Trust Fund cannot be used to pay program operations of the Maryland Department of Emergency Management. This removes that permitted use of the fund.
Starting in FY2027, the Governor must budget at least $17,520,000 each year for tobacco use reduction. The prior floor was $18,250,000 for FY2022–FY2026. Funds support media campaigns, enforcement, quitting help, and school programs.
For FY2027–FY2029, the State share for each community college cannot grow by more than 3% over the prior year.
The Governor is no longer required to budget $40,000 for the Lacrosse Opportunities Program. The Governor may include the funds, but it is not required. This makes future funding less certain.
A historic vehicle now must be at least 25 years old and not heavily altered from original design. Vehicles made at least 60 years before the current model year have a one‑time $50 registration. That special registration cannot transfer to a new owner.
Section 5 of this law takes effect January 1, 2026. It applies to tax years that begin after December 31, 2026. In practice, it affects 2027 tax years and later.
Starting July 1, 2025, the Commission’s membership changes to add faith leaders, a representative from the African American History and Culture Commission, and a representative from an African American financial institution. The Commission must hold at least three public hearings and keep seeking public input. It must submit a preliminary report by September 1, 2028 and a final report by December 1, 2028. The Commission’s law ends on June 30, 2029.
Money in the Advance Directive Program Fund is used only for the program’s purposes, except for one limited exception named in law.
The Population Health Improvement Fund pays only for statewide projects that match the State’s health equity plan and AHEAD targets. Funded work must prevent conditions, meet health‑related social needs, or reduce health gaps. Limited exceptions may apply as named in law.
Beginning January 1, 2029, state tax laws take priority over any conflicting agreements between counties or municipalities and accommodations intermediaries. This sets a clear date when state rules override local booking platform deals.
Starting July 1, 2028, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties must hold a public hearing before adding a county hotel tax. Also starting July 1, 2028, the Comptroller collects municipal hotel taxes from booking platforms and sends each town its share by the end of the next month.
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All Roll Calls
Yes: 903 • No: 1,529
House vote • 3/30/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 92 • No: 23 • Other: 12
House vote • 3/30/2026
Motion Special Order until 03/31 (Delegate Szeliga) Rejected
Yes: 24 • No: 91 • Other: 12
Senate vote • 3/30/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 31 • No: 13 • Other: 1
House vote • 3/26/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 98 • No: 37 • Other: 4
House vote • 3/25/2026
Floor Amendment {693228/1 (Delegate T. Morgan) Rejected
Yes: 44 • No: 88 • Other: 5
House vote • 3/25/2026
Floor Amendment {733920/1 (Delegate Buckel) Rejected
Yes: 44 • No: 86 • Other: 7
House vote • 3/25/2026
Floor Amendment {983020/1 (Delegate Pippy) Rejected
Yes: 40 • No: 87 • Other: 10
House vote • 3/25/2026
Floor Amendment {913729/1 (Delegate Arentz) Rejected
Yes: 38 • No: 87 • Other: 12
House vote • 3/25/2026
Floor Amendment {743226/1 (Delegate Rose) Rejected
Yes: 37 • No: 92 • Other: 8
House vote • 3/25/2026
Floor Amendment {923621/1 (Delegate Miller) Rejected
Yes: 38 • No: 91 • Other: 8
House vote • 3/25/2026
Floor Amendment {363927/1 (Delegate Tomlinson) Rejected
Yes: 36 • No: 91 • Other: 10
House vote • 3/25/2026
Floor Amendment {113226/1 (Delegate Schmidt) Rejected
Yes: 35 • No: 94 • Other: 8
House vote • 3/25/2026
Floor Amendment {493222/1 (Delegate M. Morgan) Rejected
Yes: 37 • No: 91 • Other: 8
House vote • 3/25/2026
Floor Amendment {823321/1 (Delegate Hornberger) Rejected
Yes: 45 • No: 86 • Other: 6
House vote • 3/25/2026
Floor Amendment {173922/1 (Delegate Nkongolo) Rejected
Yes: 37 • No: 94 • Other: 6
House vote • 3/25/2026
Floor Amendment {413129/1 (Delegate Griffith) Rejected
Yes: 41 • No: 88 • Other: 8
House vote • 3/25/2026
Floor Amendment {493422/1 (Delegate Buckel) Rejected
Yes: 40 • No: 86 • Other: 11
Senate vote • 3/18/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 34 • No: 12
Senate vote • 3/17/2026
Floor Amendment {673521/1 (Senator Hershey) Rejected
Yes: 20 • No: 24 • Other: 1
Senate vote • 3/17/2026
Floor Amendment {223926/1 (Senator McKay) Rejected
Yes: 18 • No: 26 • Other: 1
Senate vote • 3/17/2026
Floor Amendment {173221/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected
Yes: 18 • No: 26 • Other: 1
Senate vote • 3/17/2026
Floor Amendment {173121/1 (Senator Folden) Rejected
Yes: 14 • No: 29 • Other: 2
Senate vote • 3/17/2026
Floor Amendment {303528/1 (Senator Corderman) Rejected
Yes: 14 • No: 28 • Other: 3
Senate vote • 3/17/2026
Floor Amendment {963023/1 (Senator Gallion) Rejected
Yes: 14 • No: 29 • Other: 2
Senate vote • 3/17/2026
Floor Amendment {703923/1 (Senator McKay) Rejected
Yes: 14 • No: 30 • Other: 1
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 6
Passed Enrolled
Third Reading Passed (92-23)
Motion Special Order until 03/31 (Delegate Szeliga) Rejected (24-91)
Conference Committee Report {743420/1 Adopted
Third Reading Passed (31-13)
Conference Committee Report {743420/1 Adopted
House advisors: (Delegates Ghrist and Kaiser)
House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Barnes, Wilkins, Shetty, Acevero and Watson)
House Refuses Recede
House advisors: (Delegates Ghrist and Kaiser)
House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Barnes, Wilkins, Shetty, Acevero and Watson)
House Refuses Recede
Senate advisors: (Senators Salling, Zucker and Lewis Young)
Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Guzzone, Rosapepe, Hettleman, Augustine and Jennings)
Senate Requests House Recede
Senate Refuses Concur House Amendments
Senate advisors: (Senators Salling, Zucker and Lewis Young)
Senate Conference Committee Appointed (Senators Guzzone, Rosapepe, Hettleman, Augustine and Jennings)
Senate Requests House Recede
Senate Refuses Concur House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (98-37)
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Floor Amendment {493222/1 (Delegate M. Morgan) Rejected (37-91)
Floor Amendment {913729/1 (Delegate Arentz) Rejected (38-87)
Enacted
4/8/2026
Enrolled
3/30/2026
Third Reading
3/17/2026
First Reading
1/21/2026
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SB 0366, Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment
SB 0244, Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program
SB 0148, Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act)
SB 0016, Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits
HB 0529, Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program