Property Tax - City of Hagerstown and the Hagerstown Multi-Use Sports and Events Facility, Inc. - Exemption

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 bill removes property tax on land and buildings owned by the City of Hagerstown or the Hagerstown Multi‑Use Sports and Events Facility when they are used mainly for public social, recreational, or entertainment activities. The exemption applies retroactively to taxable years starting after June 30, 2023, and the state, Washington County, and the city must refund any tax overpayments. It also allows the facility to negotiate a payment to the county or city in place of the tax.

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Hearings

• Ways and Means — Bill Hearing
  Ways and Means · Feb 17, 2026

History

1. May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 810
2. Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 8, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 1, 2026Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
5. Apr 1, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
6. Mar 23, 2026Third Reading Passed
7. Mar 23, 2026Referred Budget and Taxation
8. Mar 21, 2026Favorable Report by Ways and Means
9. Mar 21, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
10. Feb 5, 2026Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
11. Feb 4, 2026First Reading Ways and Means

Sponsors

• Washington County Delegation · sponsor

Bill text

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