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HB 1521·MD·house

Income Tax - Credit for Contributions, Volunteerism, and Employment Initiatives for At-Risk Youth

FailedFiled Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: Simmons
Latest Action

Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (House)

Feb 16, 2026

Summary

The bill lets individuals and businesses claim a credit for contributions to approved groups that help at‑risk youth, for volunteer days at schools or recreation centers, and for employing eligible youth. Credits are limited by amount and must be certified by the Department of Commerce. It aims to encourage private support and job creation for youth facing school dropout, homelessness, justice‑system involvement or other risk factors.

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History

  1. Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
  2. First Reading Ways and Means

Sponsors

  • Simmons · sponsor
  • Addison
  • Conaway
  • Fair
  • Fennell
  • J. Long
  • Martinez
  • Ruff
  • Smith
  • Spiegel
  • Stinnett
  • Wells
  • Wolek
  • Wu
  • Young

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