Earned Income Tax Credit - Assistance Program Implementation Delay and Study
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Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
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
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 2, 2026
Hearing · Feb 25, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 1, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 22, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 24, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 26, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 1, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 17, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 21, 2026
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Recorded votes
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.26House · 2026-03-22 · Voting Yea 133, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 3, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 5
Third Reading (SB) Calendar No.29Senate · 2026-02-25 · Voting Yea 42, Voting Nay 0, Not Voting 1, Excused from Voting 0, Excused (Absent) 4
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Maryland legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 202 (as of Sep 4, 2026).