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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Allowing a parent of a stillborn child a refundable credit of $1,000 against the State income tax for each birth for which a certain certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth or a certificate of fetal death has been issued; and applying the Act to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill allows a parent of a stillborn child to claim a $1,000 refundable credit against their state income tax for each birth that resulted in a stillbirth, provided a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth or a certificate of fetal death has been issued. This credit can only be claimed for the taxable year in which the stillbirth occurred, and if the credit amount exceeds the total state income tax owed, the parent can receive the difference as a refund. The provisions of this act will apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (9)
Jeff Waldstreicher (D)*,
Paul Corderman (R),
Guy Guzzone (D),
J.B. Jennings (R),
Nancy King (D),
Cory McCray (D),
Jim Rosapepe (D),
Johnny Salling (R),
Karen Young (D),
Last Action
Referred Ways and Means (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0356?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0356t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 863225/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0006/sb0356_86322501.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0356_b&t.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0356f.pdf |
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