MD HB651 | 2026 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB1286
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 3)
Status: Introduced on January 30 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-02 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Ways and Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 30 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-02-02 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Ways and Means Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Exempting from taxation the income of a certain individual detained or taken hostage abroad during the taxable year and the spouse of that individual; and exempting from property tax certain property that is owned by an individual detained or taken hostage abroad or the spouse of that individual, subject to certain limitations.
Title
Tax Exemptions - Individuals Detained or Taken Hostage Abroad
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | House | Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-30 | House | First Reading Ways and Means |
Same As/Similar To
HB1286 (Carry Over) 2025-02-07 - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Abduction
Assessments and Taxation, Department of
Comptroller
Counties
Exemptions
Federal Government
Income Tax
Intergovernmental Cooperation
International Affairs
Laws and Ordinances
Municipal Corporations
Property Tax
Records
Spouses
Taxes - Income
Taxes - Property
Taxes - Property - Local
Assessments and Taxation, Department of
Comptroller
Counties
Exemptions
Federal Government
Income Tax
Intergovernmental Cooperation
International Affairs
Laws and Ordinances
Municipal Corporations
Property Tax
Records
Spouses
Taxes - Income
Taxes - Property
Taxes - Property - Local
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax - General | 1 | 101 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Tax - General | 10 | 104 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Tax - General | 10 | 110 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Tax - Property | 7 | 252 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0651?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0651f.pdf |
