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MD SB25

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Budget and Taxation

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the existing cybersecurity tax credit as the "Buy Maryland Cybersecurity Tax Credit" and expands eligibility by removing the 50-employee limit for qualified buyers

  • Increases the annual revenue threshold for qualified sellers from $5 million to $10 million and raises the per-seller aggregate credit cap from $200,000 to $1,000,000

  • Makes the tax credit refundable, allowing qualified buyers to receive a refund if the credit exceeds their state income tax liability

  • Adds businesses owned by individuals from historically economically disadvantaged groups as eligible qualified sellers, while removing minority-owned and woman-owned business designations

  • Sets a sunset date of December 31, 2030, after which the Department of Commerce may no longer approve credits under this program

Legislative Description

Income Tax - Cybersecurity Technology and Service Tax Credit - Alterations

Income Tax

Last Action

Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/18/2026
Budget and Taxation1/14/2026

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