HB 1521 — Maryland

Income Tax - Credit for Contributions, Volunteerism, and Employment Initiatives for At-Risk Youth

Allowing a credit against the State income tax for certain contributions to organizations that support at-risk youth, volunteering at certain schools and recreation centers, and employing certain at-risk youth; etc.

Latest action: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 16, 2026

In committeeAdministrative AgenciesApplicants and ApplicationsApprenticeships and InternshipsArt, Music, and Cultural AffairsBaltimore CityBaltimore CountyBoundariesCommerce, Department ofCountiesCrime Prevention and Policy, Governor's Office ofCrimes and PunishmentsDataEducationEvaluations and ReviewsFoster CareGiftsIncome TaxIndigent PersonsJuvenile Justice and DelinquencyLegislative Services, Department ofMunicipal CorporationsNonprofit OrganizationsPovertyPublic SchoolsRecruitment and HiringReligionReportsResidencyRules and RegulationsSafetySchool AdministrationSports and RecreationSunsetTax CreditsTaxes - IncomeTimeTruancyVolunteersWork, Labor, and EmploymentYouth (10-21)

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Ways and Means (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Ways and Means
Feb 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 16, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Gary Simmons, Stephanie Smith, Ryan Spiegel, Sean Stinnett, Melissa Wells, Sarah Wolek, Chao Wu, Caylin Young, Malcolm Ruff, Jackie Addison, Frank Conaway, Kris Fair, Diana Fennell, Jeff Long, Martinez

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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