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MarylandSB 08512026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Anne Arundel County - Property Tax Credit - Rural Legacy Program

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Signed by Governor

Taxes - Property - LocalAgriculture -see also- Agritourism; Cannabis Prd; Farm; etc.Anne Arundel CountyConservation -see also- Soil ConservationFarmlandForests and Parks -see also- MdNatlCapPkPlnCm; Plants; etc.Natural Resources -see also- Coal; For&Pks; Rivers; etc.Property TaxReal PropertyRural AreasTax Credits

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Anne Arundel property tax credit for preserved land

The law lets Anne Arundel County create a property tax credit for certain preserved rural land. You can qualify if your property is in the State’s or the county’s agricultural land preservation program. You can also qualify if your land is in a Rural Legacy Area and you sold its development rights under the State Rural Legacy Program. The credit lowers county real property tax only, not State tax. The county must pass a local law to set the amount, how long it lasts, and how to apply. The authority takes effect June 1, 2026, and credits can apply to tax years starting after June 30, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 178 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 133 • No: 0 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 3/18/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 619

    5/26/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/9/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (133-0)

    4/8/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/3/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Ways and Means

    4/2/2026House

  6. Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/23/2026House

  7. Referred Ways and Means

    3/18/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    3/18/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed

    3/13/2026Senate

  10. Favorable Adopted

    3/13/2026Senate

  11. Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation

    3/13/2026Senate

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

    2/11/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Budget and Taxation

    2/6/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

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  • Third Reading

    3/13/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/6/2026

    PDF

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