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MD HB13

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Vogel

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Maryland's existing income tax subtraction for public safety employee retirement income to include 9-1-1 specialists, who were previously excluded from this benefit

  • 9-1-1 specialists are defined as county public safety answering point employees who receive/process emergency assistance requests, provide related support functions, or dispatch law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services

  • Eligible retirees age 55 or older can subtract the first $15,000 of qualifying retirement income from their Maryland adjusted gross income

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, applicable to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025

Legislative Description

Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act)

Exemptions

Last Action

Referred Rules

4/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules4/13/2026
Ways and Means1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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