HB139

Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Day - Veterans' Day

Chamber Passed·3/19/26

Maryland HB139 establishes a tax-free day for veterans on November 1, 2026, exempting them from sales and use tax on purchases under $2,000.

Maryland HB139 introduces a tax-free day for veterans on November 1, 2026, exempting them from sales and use tax on purchases under $2,000. To qualify for this exemption, veterans must provide evidence of eligibility to the vendor, such as a valid driver's license or government-issued ID with a veteran notation. The Comptroller has the authority to suspend this tax-free day at their discretion. This bill amends the Maryland Code to include these provisions, effective July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 43–0 · Mar 19
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

43 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 1

1:00 PM

Senate Budget and Taxation Hearing

Jan 29

1:00 PM

House Ways and Means Hearing

History

Apr 13

Senate

House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments

Apr 13

Senate

House Requests Senate Recede

Apr 13

Senate

Senate Refuses Recede