HB 175 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Income Tax Credit - Venison Donation - Alterations

HB 175 repeals the $300 annual limit on Maryland’s income tax credit for hunters donating processed antlerless deer meat to 501(c)(3) organizations, allowing individuals to claim up to $75 per deer processed for human consumption. It requires hunters to comply with state hunting laws and donate meat through eligible nonprofit programs, while mandating donation programs to report donor names and donation counts to the Comptroller annually. The bill directly affects hunters who process and donate antlerless deer meat to qualified nonprofits, removing a previous cap on the total credit amount. Key provisions include maintaining the $75 per deer limit, requiring donations to 501(c)(3) organizations, and adding reporting requirements for donation programs. This changes the policy by expanding access to the credit without increasing the per-deer benefit.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Oct 28, 2025 Signed Apr 28, 2026
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MINOR
The bill was amended to expand the list of sponsors and formally adopt the measure after a favorable committee review. The core policy change increases the maximum annual income tax credit for donating venison from $300 to $600, allowing hunters to claim a larger tax benefit for their donations.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the tax credit limit was expanded to allow for a higher maximum deduction per year.
FISCAL

The maximum annual income tax credit for venison donations was increased from $300 to $600.

TECHNICAL

Additional sponsors were added to the bill, and the text was updated to reflect that the bill has been adopted by the House and reported favorably by the committee.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 25, 2026 · House of Delegates Feb 28, 2026

How they voted

490
Passed
Total votes 49
Mar 25, 2026
D Democratic36
36 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican13
13 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
23
Key actions
11
Committee
6
Amendments
2
Apr 28, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 309
executive
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Returned Passed
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Apr 13, 2026
Introduced
House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments
upper
Apr 10, 2026
Introduced
House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
upper
Mar 25, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (49-0)
senate
Mar 13, 2026
Committee
Referred Budget and Taxation
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
lower
Mar 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
lower
Feb 28, 2026
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (133-1-8)
house of delegates
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
First Reading Ways and Means
lower
Oct 28, 2025
Introduced
Pre-filed
lower
12 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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