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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing November 11 as a tax-free day each year during which an exemption from the sales and use tax is provided for sales to certain veterans; requiring an individual, in order to qualify for the exemption, to provide the vendor evidence of eligibility for the exemption; and providing that evidence of eligibility may consist of a valid driver's license or government-issued identification card that includes a notation indicating that the individual is a veteran.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a tax-free day for veterans on November 11th (Veterans' Day) beginning in 2025, during which sales and use taxes will not apply to purchases made by veterans. The bill defines a "veteran" as an individual who has served on active duty in the United States uniformed services, a reserve component of the Armed Forces, the U.S. Public Health Service, or the National Guard of any state, and who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. To qualify for the tax exemption, veterans must provide evidence of their veteran status, which can be demonstrated by producing a valid driver's license or government-issued identification card that includes a veteran notation. This legislation aims to provide a small financial benefit to veterans in recognition of their service, allowing them to make purchases without paying sales tax on Veterans' Day.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 1/23/2025 ) (on 01/23/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0034?ys=2025RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0034f.pdf |
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