HB0644 is sponsored by Delegate Jones, D., Delegate Schmidt, Delegate Steven J. Arentz (Republican), Delegate Mike Griffith (Republican), Delegate Kevin B. Hornberger (Republican), Johnson, A., Delegate Teresa E. Reilly (Republican), and Delegate Mike Rogers (Democrat).

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Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 4 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB0644 — Property Tax - Exemption for Dwellings of Surviving Spouses of Disabled Veterans - Application

Last action February 17, 2026 — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

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This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Introduced

Current position in the legislative process.
8 sponsors

1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.
Bipartisan support

Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Summary

Altering the application requirements for a certain property tax exemption for a dwelling house owned by the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran.

Bill Text

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Action History

February 17, 2026
Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)
January 30, 2026
First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Delegate Jones, D.

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

taxation veterans

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB0644 do?: Altering the application requirements for a certain property tax exemption for a dwelling house owned by the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran.
Who sponsors HB0644?: HB0644 is sponsored by Delegate Jones, D., Delegate Schmidt, Delegate Steven J. Arentz (Republican), Delegate Mike Griffith (Republican), Delegate Kevin B. Hornberger (Republican), Johnson, A., Delegate Teresa E. Reilly (Republican), and Delegate Mike Rogers (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB0644?: This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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At a glance

Identifier: HB0644
Jurisdiction: Maryland
Session: 2026 Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: January 30, 2026
Status: Introduced
Prime sponsor: Delegate Jones, D.

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