HB 1243 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Prince George's County - Personal Property Tax Exemption for Small Manufacturers PG 423-26

HB 1243 exempts all personal property (including manufacturing inventory) owned by small manufacturers in Prince George's County from property tax, specifically targeting businesses with 50 or fewer employees. This policy change directly affects qualifying small manufacturing businesses in the county by eliminating their tax burden on tools, machinery, raw materials, and finished goods. The bill amends existing tax code to create a new exemption under Section 7-226.1, effective June 1, 2026, applying to all taxable years starting after June 30, 2026. It does not alter tax rates but removes property tax liability for qualifying businesses' operational assets.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Signed May 26, 2026
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Third - Prince George's County - Personal Property Tax Exemption for Small Manufacturers PG 423-26 Enrolled - Prince George's County - Personal Property Tax Exemption for Small Manufacturers PG 423-26 · 4 edits · May 26, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was finalized as an Enrolled Bill after passing the legislature, adding official proofreading and sealing details. Substantively, the exemption criteria were broadened by adding the word 'certain' to the property description and changing the tax type from 'personal property tax' to 'municipal corporation personal property tax'. The legislative history was updated to reflect the bill's final approval by the Governor and both chambers.
Scope change
The bill's scope was slightly expanded to cover 'municipal corporation personal property tax' in addition to the general personal property tax, and the property description was made more specific with the addition of the word 'certain'.
DEFINITION

Added the word 'certain' before 'personal property' in the purpose statement to narrow or specify the scope of the exemption.

Changed the tax type from 'personal property tax' to 'municipal corporation personal property tax' to ensure the exemption applies specifically to taxes levied by local governments rather than the state.

TECHNICAL

Added Enrolled Bill metadata, including proofreader signatures, Great Seal presentation details, and final approval signatures from the Governor and legislative leaders.

Updated the bill's status from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled', indicating it has passed all legislative stages and is ready for execution.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 24, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 30, 2026

How they voted

440
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 49
Mar 24, 2026
D Democratic36
33 Yea 3
91% Yea
R Republican13
11 Yea 2
84% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
18
Key actions
11
Committee
6
Amendments
1
May 26, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 806
executive
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed Enrolled
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Introduced
House Concurs Senate Amendments
lower
Apr 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Apr 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
upper
Apr 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
upper
Mar 30, 2026
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (130-7-5)
house of delegates
Mar 24, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (44-0-5)
senate
Mar 23, 2026
Committee
Referred Budget and Taxation
upper
Mar 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
lower
Mar 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
First Reading Ways and Means
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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