Maryland HB651 exempts property tax for individuals detained or taken hostage abroad and their spouses.

Maryland HB651 exempts from property tax certain property owned by individuals detained or taken hostage abroad or their spouses, subject to certain limitations. The bill defines "individual detained or taken hostage abroad" as a U.S. national unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad. The Comptroller, in collaboration with the Department of Assessments and Taxation, must regularly contact the U.S. Department of State for information on individuals detained or taken hostage abroad, maintain a list of such individuals, and share the list with county collectors.

Maryland HB651 exempts property tax for individuals detained or taken hostage abroad and their spouses.

Maryland HB651 exempts from property tax certain property owned by individuals detained or taken hostage abroad or their spouses, subject to certain limitations. The bill defines "individual detained or taken hostage abroad" as a U.S. national unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad. The Comptroller, in collaboration with the Department of Assessments and Taxation, must regularly contact the U.S. Department of State for information on individuals detained or taken hostage abroad, maintain a list of such individuals, and share the list with county collectors.