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SB 501 Maryland Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Washington County - Property Tax Credit - Platoon 22, Incorporated

SB 501 requires Washington County and its municipalities to grant a 100% property tax credit for real property owned by Platoon 22, Incorporated, specifically when that property is used to provide housing for veterans. The bill amends Maryland's tax code to mandate this credit by law, directly affecting only Platoon 22's taxable property within Washington County. The credit covers the full amount of county and municipal property tax on qualifying veteran housing properties. This policy change applies to all taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates 100% property tax credit for veteran housing, providing tax relief for a public service and directly altering tax code to fund essential housing programs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides 100% property tax credit for veteran housing, reducing provider costs and advancing affordable housing access for a vulnerable population.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates 100% property tax credit for veteran housing provided by Platoon 22, directly funding housing services for veterans through tax relief.95% confidence
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Signed May 26, 2026
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First - Washington County - Property Tax Credit - Platoon 22, Incorporated → Third - Washington County - Property Tax Credit - Platoon 22, Incorporated · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill text was updated to reflect its progression from the first reading to the third reading, adding official committee approval and adoption status. The core policy regarding the property tax credit for Platoon 22, Incorporated remains substantively unchanged, with only minor formatting adjustments to the header and explanatory notes.
TECHNICAL

Added committee report status showing the bill was favorably reported and adopted by the Senate.

Added the date the bill was read for the second time (February 20, 2026).

Updated the bill header to include a new committee reference number (CF HB 783) and changed the chapter placeholder from 'A BILL ENTITLED' to 'CHAPTER ______'.

Added signature lines for the Governor, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Delegates.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 22, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 22, 2026

How they voted

44–0
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 49
Feb 22, 2026
D Democratic36
31 Yea 5
86% Yea
R Republican13
13 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
10
Committee
6
May 26, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 808
executive
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Returned Passed
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Apr 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
lower
Apr 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Ways and Means
lower
Mar 22, 2026
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (134-0-8)
house of delegates
Mar 6, 2026
Committee
Referred Ways and Means
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
upper
Feb 22, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (44-0-5)
senate
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
First Reading Budget and Taxation
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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