Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB0290 — Income Tax – Cybersecurity Technology and Service Tax Credit – Alterations

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Establishing the Buy Maryland Cybersecurity Tax Credit; stating the purpose of the credit is to promote the cybersecurity industry in the State by helping Maryland businesses and nonprofits purchase cybersecurity technology services from Maryland companies; altering eligibility for the credit; increasing from $200,000 to $1,000,000 the aggregate amount of credits that may be issued for certain cybersecurity purchases; making the credit refundable; etc.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

  • Ways and Means Committee Chair · Primary
  • Commerce · Cosponsor
  • Departmental · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 185 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Chair, Ways and Means Committee

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Commerce
  • Departmental

Not signed on (185)

185 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB0290 do?
Establishing the Buy Maryland Cybersecurity Tax Credit; stating the purpose of the credit is to promote the cybersecurity industry in the State by helping Maryland businesses and nonprofits purchase cybersecurity technology services from Maryland companies; altering eligibility for the credit; increasing from $200,000 to $1,000,000 the aggregate amount of credits that may be issued for certain cybersecurity purchases; making the credit refundable; etc.
Who sponsors HB0290?
HB0290 is sponsored by Chair, Ways and Means Committee, Commerce, and Departmental.
What is the current status of HB0290?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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