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HB 211

Baltimore County – Property Tax Credit – Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 34

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ryan Nawrocki

HB 211 grants a property tax credit to Baltimore County's Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 34, reducing their tax liability through preferential local tax treatment.

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Bill Summary · HB 211

Legislative bill overview

HB 211 would grant a property tax credit to Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 34 in Baltimore County, reducing their property tax obligations. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been pre-filed in October 2025 and scheduled for a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on January 20, 2026.

Why is this important

Property tax credits represent direct fiscal impacts on municipal budgets and raise questions about tax equity and public resource allocation. If passed, this would establish a precedent for tax exemptions or credits for specific organizations, potentially influencing future requests from other fraternal or civic groups.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: The bill's text doesn't specify the credit amount, making it unclear how much revenue Baltimore County would forgo and whether this cost is justified
  • Equity and precedent concerns: Granting tax breaks to a specific lodge while other organizations pay full taxes raises fairness questions and may invite similar requests from competing groups
  • Public benefit justification: The bill lacks explicit language explaining what public benefit or community service justifies preferential tax treatment for this particular organization

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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