Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1521: Income Tax - Credit for Contributions, Volunteerism, and Employment Initiatives for At-Risk Youth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1521 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Income Tax - Credit for Contributions, Volunteerism, and Employment Initiatives for At-Risk Youth. Primary sponsor: Gary Simmons (Democratic), Stephanie Smith (Democratic), Ryan Spiegel (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Melissa Wells (Democratic), Sarah Wolek (Democratic), Chao Wu (Democratic), Caylin Young (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Jackie Addison (Democratic), Frank Conaway (Democratic), Kris Fair (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Martinez. Most recent recorded action (February 16, 2026): Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Stephanie Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Ryan Spiegel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Sean Stinnett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Melissa Wells | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Sarah Wolek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Chao Wu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
| Caylin Young | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Jackie Addison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Frank Conaway | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Kris Fair | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Diana Fennell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Jeff Long | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27B |
| Martinez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Ways and Means