SB 163 — Maryland
Income Tax - Addition Modification for Federal Tax-Exempt Income - Study
Requiring the Office of the Comptroller, by December 1, 2026, to study and report to the Governor and the General Assembly regarding certain matters related to an addition modification under the Maryland income tax for certain income exempt from federal tax by federal law or treaty but not State tax.
Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 315 · Apr 28, 2026
Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.
Committees: Budget and Taxation (Senate); Ways and Means (House of Delegates)
Updated May 6, 2026
Timeline
Pre-filed
Oct 22, 2025 · Senate
First Reading Budget and Taxation
Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 1/21 at 10:00 a.m.
Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
Hearing canceled
Jan 15, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.
Jan 19, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments {
Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Feb 17, 2026 · Senate
Referred Ways and Means
Feb 18, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 16, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
Apr 9, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments {
Apr 9, 2026 · House of Delegates
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Apr 9, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Apr 9, 2026 · House of Delegates
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
Passed Enrolled
Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 315
Apr 28, 2026 · executive
Sponsored by Chris West, Cory McCray
Senate vote — 42–0
On Third Reading · Feb 12, 2026 · result: pass
42 yea · 0 nay · 5 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
Senate vote — 41–0
Bill is on Third Reading for Final Passage. · Mar 24, 2026 · result: pass
41 yea · 0 nay · 6 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
House of Delegates vote — 134–0
On Third Reading (Amend) · Mar 24, 2026 · result: pass
134 yea · 0 nay · 7 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
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