Maryland HB514 prohibits charitable organizations from participating in political campaigns and revokes their tax-exempt status if they do.

Maryland HB514, the Keeping Charities Nonpartisan Act of 2026, prohibits charitable organizations from participating in political campaigns on behalf of or in opposition to a candidate for public office. The bill defines "charitable organization" and specifies that certain organizations are exempt from this prohibition. If a charitable organization violates this prohibition, the Secretary of State or the Attorney General may take enforcement actions, including civil penalties, cease and desist orders, and revocation of tax-exempt status.

Maryland HB514 prohibits charitable organizations from participating in political campaigns and revokes their tax-exempt status if they do.

Maryland HB514, the Keeping Charities Nonpartisan Act of 2026, prohibits charitable organizations from participating in political campaigns on behalf of or in opposition to a candidate for public office. The bill defines "charitable organization" and specifies that certain organizations are exempt from this prohibition. If a charitable organization violates this prohibition, the Secretary of State or the Attorney General may take enforcement actions, including civil penalties, cease and desist orders, and revocation of tax-exempt status.