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Maryland General Assembly · HB0735 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 201 (Chapter 201)

Earned Income Tax Credit - Assistance Program Implementation Delay and Study

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Officially: “Earned Income Tax Credit - Assistance Program Implementation Delay and Study Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Delaying the implementation of the Earned Income Tax Credit Assistance Program until taxable year 2030; requiring the Comptroller's Office, on or before December 1, 2026, to study and make recommendations regarding outreach efforts to encourage eligible taxpayers to claim the State earned income tax credit; and requiring the Department of Service and Civic Innovation to make certain recommendations concerning methods to assist low-income Marylanders with claiming certain credits and obtaining ce
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Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Feb 1, 2026
Hearing · Feb 19, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 3, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 23, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 24, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 23, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Mar 31, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 13, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 18, 2026

The numbers

1
sponsor on the bill

Sponsors

Delegate Palakovich Carr
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 201 (as of Aug 30, 2026).