SB 440 Maryland Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Income Tax - Theatrical Production Tax Credit - Alterations and Sunset Extension

SB 440 extends the expiration date of Maryland's theatrical production tax credit from 2027 to 2032. This credit allows theater producers to claim a refundable tax credit against state income tax for qualifying production costs within the state. The bill amends existing law (Chapter 258 and 259 of the 2022 Acts) to change the sunset date from June 30, 2027, to June 30, 2032, without requiring further legislative action. It directly affects theater companies and productions that meet the credit's eligibility criteria in Maryland.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 30, 2026 Signed Apr 14, 2026
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Third - Income Tax - Theatrical Production Tax Credit - Sunset Extension Enrolled - Income Tax - Theatrical Production Tax Credit - Alterations and Sunset Extension · 4 edits · Apr 14, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was finalized and enrolled, changing its title to reflect both alterations to existing rules and an extension of the sunset date. The primary policy change extends the maximum carry-forward limit for unused tax credits from $5 million to $20 million, allowing theaters to save more money over time. The sunset date for the entire program was extended from 2027 to 2032, ensuring the credit remains available for a decade.
Scope change
The bill's applicability was extended to cover taxable years through 2032, up from the previous 2027 deadline.
FISCAL

Increased the maximum aggregate amount of tax credits that can be carried forward from prior years from $5,000,000 to $20,000,000.

TIMELINE

Extended the sunset date for the theatrical production tax credit program from June 30, 2027, to June 30, 2032.

TECHNICAL

Added formal proofreader lines and enrollment signatures required for the bill to become law.

Updated the bill title to include 'Alterations' to reflect changes made to the existing code sections.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 19, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 20, 2026

How they voted

441
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 49
Mar 19, 2026
D Democratic36
32 Yea 4
88% Yea
R Republican13
12 Yea 1 Nay
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
11
Committee
6
Amendments
1
Apr 14, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 19
executive
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Enrolled
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Introduced
Senate Concurs House Amendments
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Apr 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
lower
Apr 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
lower
Mar 20, 2026
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (120-17-5)
house of delegates
Mar 19, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (44-1-4)
senate
Mar 6, 2026
Committee
Referred Ways and Means
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
upper
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
First Reading Budget and Taxation
upper
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