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in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Jan 30, 2026

HB 616: Health Services Cost Review Commission – Health Facilities – Jurisdiction and Rate Setting

HB 616 requires Maryland's Health Services Cost Review Commission to consider all operational costs when reviewing hospital rates, including expenses for hiring physicians or other providers without corresponding billing revenue. It updates disclosure rules, mandating hospitals publicly report their financial positions and verified costs for health services. The Commission must ensure rates reflect all facility costs to confirm reasonableness and prevent excessive charges. This directly affects hospitals and the Commission by changing how rates are evaluated under Maryland's healthcare cost-review system.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates hospitals disclose full costs and prevents excessive charges by requiring Commission to consider all operational expenses, protecting patients from unreasonable costs.85% confidence
Bonnie Cullison (D)
in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Jan 30, 2026

HB 631: Criminal Law - Threats Against State or Local Official - Penalties

HB 631 increases penalties for threatening state or local officials, deputies, or public defenders in Maryland. It reclassifies violations from misdemeanors to felonies, raising maximum penalties to 10 years in prison or a $5,000 fine (up from 3 years/$2,500). The bill specifically targets threats involving taking life, kidnapping, or causing physical injury to the listed officials. It affects anyone making such threats against designated public officials and takes effect October 1, 2026.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties by reclassifying threats to felonies, expanding criminalization and imposing harsher sentences (10 years/$5k), directly opposing reform-focused criminal justice priorities.95% confidence
Matthew Schindler (D)
in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Jan 29, 2026

HB 585: Transportation - Rental Cars - Excise Tax Exemption

HB 585 exempts rental cars from Maryland's vehicle excise tax, directly affecting rental car companies operating in the state. The bill adds "RENTAL VEHICLE" to the list of vehicles already exempt from this tax under Maryland law. This change takes effect July 1, 2026, removing a tax burden specifically on vehicles used for short-term rentals.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts rental cars from excise tax, reducing state revenue; tax break for businesses aligns with 'oppose' indicators for weakening tax base90% confidence
Mark Chang (D)
in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Jan 29, 2026

HB 603: Baltimore County - Homestead Property Tax Credit Percentage

HB 603 requires Baltimore County to set its homestead property tax credit percentage at a fixed 100% for all taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026. This directly affects Baltimore County homeowners who qualify for the homestead property tax credit, which reduces their property tax bill by applying the credit percentage to their taxable assessment. Previously, Baltimore County could choose a credit percentage between 100% and 110% or use the prior year's rate, but this bill eliminates that flexibility. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, for the 2026 tax year.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesFixes homestead credit at 100% (capping previous max of 110%), reducing potential tax relief for homeowners by restricting credit percentage options.90% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill fixes homestead tax credit at 100% (down from max 110%), reducing potential tax relief for homeowners and limiting affordability measures.90% confidence
Nino Mangione (R) Bob Long (R)
in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Jan 29, 2026

HB 579: Baltimore County - Property Tax - Partial Exemption and Credits for Seniors

HB 579 creates a property tax exemption for Baltimore County homeowners aged 65+ who already qualify for the homestead property tax credit. It exempts the first $50,000 of a home's assessed value from state property tax and sets the homestead credit percentage at 100% (instead of the standard 110%) for county and municipal taxes. The bill requires Baltimore County's governing body to implement this credit and specifies that applicants must indicate their age (65+) on the credit application form. This directly affects Baltimore County seniors meeting the existing homestead credit eligibility criteria. The policy changes are limited to Baltimore County and do not alter statewide tax rates or credit calculations for other jurisdictions.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for seniors (65+) on primary residence, reducing their tax burden. Aligns with tax relief for lower-income seniors through direct reduction in assessed value tax liability.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides property tax exemption for seniors, enhancing housing affordability and stability for elderly homeowners through reduced tax burden.85% confidence
Bob Long (R)
in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Jan 29, 2026

HB 602: Baltimore County - Transfer Tax - Exemption for First-Time Home Buyers

HB 602 exempts first-time home buyers in Baltimore County from the county's transfer tax when purchasing improved residential property they will occupy as their primary residence. It directly affects individuals who have never owned residential property in Maryland that served as their principal residence before. To qualify, buyers (or their agents) must provide a sworn statement confirming their first-time buyer status and intent to live in the property as their primary home. The exemption takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to property transfers meeting these specific criteria.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts first-time homebuyers from transfer tax, providing tax relief for lower-income residents. Directly reduces tax burden for qualifying individuals under budget/tax policy.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts first-time buyers from transfer tax, reducing upfront costs for homeownership and increasing affordability for primary residences.95% confidence
Nino Mangione (R) Bob Long (R)
in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Jan 29, 2026

HB 556: Property Tax Credit - Utility Service Expenses for Dwellings (Maryland Family Utility Tax Relief Act)

HB 556 creates a property tax credit for Maryland households that spend a significant portion of their income on utilities. It allows Baltimore City or local counties to grant a credit against property taxes for "eligible individuals" who pay at least 25% of their household net income on utility services (electricity, gas, water, or internet) for their primary residence. Local governments would determine the credit amount, duration, and additional eligibility rules through their own ordinances. The credit applies to property taxes on the dwelling, not utility bills directly, and would take effect for taxable years starting after June 30, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates property tax credit reducing burden for low/middle-income households spending 25%+ on utilities, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides property tax credit for households spending 25%+ income on utilities, reducing housing cost burden and supporting affordability for eligible residents.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyIncludes internet as eligible utility for tax credit, reducing cost burden for low-income households and promoting affordable internet access.85% confidence
Charlotte Crutchfield (D) Jamila Woods (D) Jeff Long (D) Lesley Lopez (D) Marvin Holmes (D)
in committee · Maryland · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SB 50: Education - Interscholastic and Intramural Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams and Sports - Designation (Fairness in Girls' Sports Act)

Maryland's SB 50, the "Fairness in Girls' Sports Act," requires public and certain nonpublic high schools to explicitly designate interscholastic and intramural sports teams as "boys'/male," "girls'/female," or co-ed. It prohibits male students from participating on teams designated for "girls, females, or women" and bars government entities or athletic associations from penalizing schools for maintaining separate teams for female students. The law allows students denied athletic opportunities due to the law's provisions to file civil lawsuits against their school, and protects students reporting violations from retaliation. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.
Ron Watson (D) Mary Beth Carozza (R)
in committee · Maryland · House of Delegates Jan 29, 2026

HB 5: Community Development - Maryland New Markets Development Program - Establishment

HB 5 establishes Maryland's New Markets Development Program, administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development. It allows businesses to claim tax credits against certain state insurance taxes (like premium receipts tax) for equity investments in qualifying community development entities that serve low-income areas. The credit equals 0% of the investment amount for the first three years and 12.5% for the next four years, applicable to investments made on or after July 1, 2026. This directly affects investors in qualifying community development entities and businesses meeting the "qualified active low-income community business" criteria, including those relocating operations to Maryland.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credits for businesses investing in low-income community development, providing tax relief to stimulate economic activity in underserved areas.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates tax credits to incentivize investments in low-income areas via community development entities, directly advancing affordable housing development.90% confidence
Edith Patterson (D) Kris Fair (D)
in committee · Maryland · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SB 343: County Boards of Education - Post College and Career Readiness Pathways - Payment of Costs

SB 343 modifies Maryland law to clarify how county school boards fund post-college and career readiness (post-CCR) pathways for students meeting college and career readiness (CCR) standards. It requires counties to provide free access to specific pathways (like International Baccalaureate, dual enrollment, or career-technical programs) for all eligible students, but allows boards to establish income-based eligibility for the college-preparatory pathway (Section 7-205.1(g)(2)). Crucially, students from families earning below 400% of the federal poverty level must receive these pathways at no cost, regardless of income guidelines. The bill directly affects public high school students meeting CCR standards and ensures equitable access to pathways without cost barriers for low-income families.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates county funding for educational pathways, ensuring public service allocation without tax changes or defunding.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates free access to college/career pathways (IB, dual enrollment, career-technical) for eligible students, expanding educational opportunities and clarifying county funding requirements.95% confidence
Nancy King (D)
in committee · Maryland · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SB 392: Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Long COVID Innovation Grant and Loan Program

SB 392 requires Maryland's Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) to create a grant and loan program funding research, product development, and manufacturing for Long COVID treatments. The program establishes the Maryland Long COVID Research Fund (a permanent, nonlapsing fund) and mandates MTDC to contract with an independent scientific review committee to evaluate and recommend funding for proposals. It directly affects public and private entities in Maryland conducting Long COVID research, requiring them to meet criteria set by MTDC for review and oversight. The bill defines Long COVID using the National Academy of Sciences' 2024 standard and ensures funds support treatment innovation through structured application and progress reviews.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSB 392 establishes a permanent fund and grants/loans for Long COVID treatment research, directly advancing healthcare innovation and treatment development through public funding.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds technology development (research, product development) via MTDC, directly advancing tech applications for Long COVID treatments, aligning with funding indicator.90% confidence
Nancy King (D)
in committee · Maryland · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SB 317: Credit Regulation - Maximum Interest Rate for Active Service Members (Service Members Civil Relief Act)

This bill caps interest rates at 6% annually on loans held by active-duty military members (or jointly with their spouses) during active service. Creditors must reduce rates to 6% and forgive excess interest charges, while recalculating payments due during service at the lower rate. Service members must provide military orders to creditors within 180 days of returning from duty to qualify. Courts may override this cap if they determine active duty did not materially affect the member's ability to pay higher interest.
Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCaps interest rates at 6% for active-duty military members on loans, reducing financial burden during service per SCRA provisions.95% confidence
Ben Brooks (D) Dawn Gile (D) Bryan Simonaire (R)
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