Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Classroom Supplies Purchased by Teachers - Alteration

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The law lets more early‑education teachers claim a $250 deduction for out‑of‑pocket classroom supplies on their Maryland income tax. It adds pre‑kindergarten teachers in publicly funded programs—both public and private—to the group of eligible educators. The change takes effect for tax years starting after Dec. 31, 2025.

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Hearings

• Budget and Taxation — Bill Hearing
  Budget and Taxation · Mar 31, 2026
• Senate Budget and Taxation Committee
  Senate Budget and Taxation Committee · Mar 31, 2026
• Ways and Means — Bill Hearing
  Ways and Means · Feb 12, 2026

History

1. Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 61
2. Apr 3, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 3, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 2, 2026Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 2, 2026Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
6. Apr 2, 2026Favorable Adopted
7. Mar 25, 2026Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
8. Mar 12, 2026Referred Budget and Taxation
9. Mar 11, 2026Third Reading Passed
10. Mar 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
11. Mar 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
12. Mar 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Young · sponsor
• A. Johnson
• Addison
• Boyce
• Buckel
• Coley
• Ebersole
• Feldmark
• Fennell
• Griffith
• Harrison
• Hartman
• Hornberger
• J. Long
• Kaiser
• McComas
• Miller
• Mireku-North
• Palakovich Carr
• Pasteur
• Patterson
• Phillips
• Queen
• Roberson
• Rogers

And 12 more cosponsors.

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