Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB1127 — Washington County - Homestead Property Tax Credit - Eligible Properties

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 February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Expanding eligibility for the homestead property tax credit to include additional residences in Washington County; and applying the Act to all taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 184 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (184)

184 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

taxation housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1127 do?
Expanding eligibility for the homestead property tax credit to include additional residences in Washington County; and applying the Act to all taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026.
Who sponsors HB1127?
HB1127 is sponsored by Delegate William J. Wivell (Republican), Delegate Terry L. Baker (Republican), Delegate Matthew J. Schindler (Democrat), and Delegate William Valentine (Republican).
What is the current status of HB1127?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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