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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
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Dead
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 the governing body of Anne Arundel County to establish a property tax credit for real estate located within a designated Rural Legacy Area, provided the property owner has sold their development rights under the Rural Legacy Program, a state initiative aimed at preserving rural land. This means that if a property is in a Rural Legacy Area and its owner has given up the right to build on it through the Rural Legacy Program, the county can choose to offer a reduction in property taxes. This provision is intended to encourage land preservation and 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
Returned Passed (on 04/08/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0320?ys=2026RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0320_b&t.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0320t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0320_w&m.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0320f.pdf |
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