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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Crossed Over
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing, beginning in calendar year 2026, 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 if the taxable price of the item for sale is less than $2,000; authorizing the Comptroller, in the Comptroller's sole discretion, to suspend the tax-free day; and requiring an individual, in order to qualify for the exemption, to provide to the vendor evidence of eligibility for the exemption.
AI Summary
This bill establishes November 11th as an annual tax-free day in Maryland, starting in 2026, for eligible veterans purchasing items with a taxable price under $2,000, meaning they will not have to pay the sales and use tax on these purchases. The Comptroller, who is the state's chief financial officer, has the authority to cancel this tax-free day if necessary. To qualify for this exemption, veterans must provide proof of their veteran status to the seller, which can be done by showing a government-issued identification card or license that indicates they are a veteran.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (19)
Ben Brooks (D)*,
Malcolm Augustine (D),
Jack Bailey (R),
Mary Beth Carozza (R),
Paul Corderman (R),
Dawn Gile (D),
Guy Guzzone (D),
Katie Hester (D),
Shelly Hettleman (D),
J.B. Jennings (R),
Nancy King (D),
Cory McCray (D),
Mike McKay (R),
Justin Ready (R),
Jim Rosapepe (D),
Johnny Salling (R),
Bryan Simonaire (R),
Karen Young (D),
Craig Zucker (D),
Last Action
Referred Ways and Means (on 03/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0009?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0009t.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 583024/1 (Senator Simonaire) Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0009/sb0009_58302401.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 453720/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0009/sb0009_45372001.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0009_b&t.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0009f.pdf |
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