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MarylandSB 04682026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Local Government - Grant for Recipients of State Child Tax Credit - Authorization

Sponsored By: Nancy J. King (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Taxes - IncomeCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.Dependents -see also- Minors; Vulnerable AdultsGrantsIncome TaxLaws and Ordinances -see also- Pub Local Laws; Uniform LawsLow-IncomeMinors -see also- Age of Majority; YouthResidency -see also- Immigrants and CitizenshipTax CreditsTax Returns

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Refundable $500 child credit for very low income families

Maryland residents get a $500 State tax credit for each qualified child. You get the full amount if your federal AGI is under $15,000. The credit drops by $50 for each $1,000, or part, over $15,000. It cannot go below zero, and any extra is refunded. A qualified child is your dependent under federal rules as of Dec 31, 2024. They must be under age 6, or under 17 with a disability.

County cash grants for low-income families

Your county can set up a cash grant for each qualified child. You and each child must live in the county on the last day of the year. You qualify if your federal AGI is under $15,000. The county sets the per‑child amount. The grant is cut by 10% for each $1,000, or part, over $15,000, and cannot go below zero. Counties fund these grants and must repay the Comptroller for administration costs.

Refunds for non-filers and credit allocation

If you are not required to file a State return, you can still file to get a refund. Refunds can include withheld tax, estimated payments, or certain credits, including the child tax credit. The law also sets where some credits apply. Some credits lower only your Maryland State income tax. Others lower only your county income tax. This can change which bill goes down or which refund you get, but not the credit amount.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Nancy J. King

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 213 • No: 7

House vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 129 • No: 7 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 3/20/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 203

    4/28/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/10/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    4/10/2026Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/10/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (129-7)

    4/10/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/8/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {593327/1 Adopted

    4/8/2026House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means

    4/8/2026House

  9. Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/25/2026House

  10. Referred Ways and Means

    3/21/2026House

  11. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    3/20/2026Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/19/2026Senate

  13. Favorable with Amendments {283020/1 Adopted

    3/19/2026Senate

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    3/19/2026Senate

  15. Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/4/2026Senate

  16. First Reading Budget and Taxation

    2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/10/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/19/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/2/2026

    PDF

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