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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Crossed Over
03/19/2026
03/19/2026
Passed
05/26/2026
05/26/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/26/2026
05/26/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing the governing body of Anne Arundel County to grant, by law, a property tax credit against the county property tax imposed on real property that is located in a Rural Legacy Area, subject to certain land preservation programs, and for which the property owner has sold certain development rights under the Rural Legacy Program; applying the Act to taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026; etc.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes Anne Arundel County to offer a property tax credit to owners of real property located within a Rural Legacy Area, which is a designated zone for preserving rural landscapes. To qualify for this credit, property owners must have sold their development rights under the Rural Legacy Program, a state initiative aimed at protecting undeveloped land. This provision is intended to incentivize land preservation by reducing the property tax burden on landowners who commit to keeping their land in its natural state, and it will apply to tax years beginning after June 30, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (13)
Dylan Behler (D)*,
Heather Bagnall (D),
Sandy Bartlett (D),
Mark Chang (D),
Brian Chisholm (R),
Seth Howard (R),
Dana Jones (D),
Nic Kipke (R),
LaToya Nkongolo (R),
Andrew Pruski (D),
Mike Rogers (D),
Stuart Schmidt (R),
Gary Simmons (D),
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 620 (on 05/26/2026)
Bill Topics
Environment
- ‐ Land and Water Conservation
Macroeconomics
- ‐ Taxation, Tax Policy, and Tax Reform
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0320?ys=2026RS | 01/16/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_620_hb0320t.pdf | 06/04/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0320_b&t.pdf | 03/31/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0320t.pdf | 03/19/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0320_w&m.pdf | 03/18/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0320f.pdf | 01/16/2026 |
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