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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
Crossed Over
03/18/2026
03/18/2026
Passed
04/09/2026
04/09/2026
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 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 Rural Legacy Area, which is a designated zone intended to preserve rural landscapes. This credit would apply to property owners who have sold their development rights under the Rural Legacy Program, a state initiative aimed at protecting agricultural land and open space. The purpose of this tax credit is to incentivize landowners to participate in the Rural Legacy Program by offering financial relief on their county property taxes, with the provision taking effect for taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Anne Arundel County Senators (Other)
Last Action
Returned Passed (on 04/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0851?ys=2026RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0851_w&m.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0851t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0851_b&t.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0851f.pdf |
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