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Maryland General Assembly · SB0440 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 19 (Chapter 19)

Income Tax - Theatrical Production Tax Credit - Alterations and Sunset Extension

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Officially: “Income Tax - Theatrical Production Tax Credit - Alterations and Sunset Extension Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Limiting the excess amount of tax credit certificates to $20,000,000 that the Department of Commerce may carry forward and issue in subsequent taxable years for a credit against the State income tax for certain costs related to certain theatrical productions in the State; prohibiting the Secretary from issuing tax credit certificates for credit amounts totaling more than $20,000,000 in the aggregate for a single theatrical production; and extending the termination date to June 30, 2032.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 29, 2026
Hearing · Feb 11, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 1, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 19, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 21, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 24, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 1, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 17, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 19, 2026

The numbers

7
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Senator GuzzoneSenator BaileySenator CordermanSenator HettlemanSenator KingSenator McCraySenator Salling
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 19 (as of Aug 30, 2026).