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This bill, titled the "Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act," proposes to allow public safety employees in Maryland to subtract a portion of their retirement income from their state income taxes. Specifically, it amends the Tax - General Article to define "emergency services personnel" to include 9-1-1 specialists, who are defined as employees of a county public safety answering point whose duties involve receiving, processing, and dispatching emergency assistance. The bill then modifies the Tax - General Article to allow individuals who are at least 55 years old to subtract the first $15,000 of retirement income received from an employee retirement system, provided that income is attributable to their service as a public safety employee, which includes correctional officers, law enforcement officers, and fire, rescue, or emergency services personnel. This change is intended to provide tax relief to those who have served in critical public safety roles and will take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0013?ys=2026RS