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SB 765

Property Taxes - Tax Sales, Legacy Protection Program, and Tax Credits

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Malcolm Augustine and 3 co-sponsors

Maryland restructures property taxes through a Legacy Protection Program and modified tax sales procedures while creating new tax credits.

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Bill Summary · SB 765

Legislative bill overview

SB 765 modifies Maryland's property tax system by establishing a Legacy Protection Program, adjusting tax sale procedures, and creating new tax credits. The bill addresses property tax burdens through mechanisms designed to protect long-term residents and homeowners while generating revenue adjustments through modified tax sale processes.

Why is this important

Property taxes are a primary funding source for local schools and services in Maryland, making changes to tax policy directly affect household budgets and municipal revenues. The Legacy Protection Program could significantly impact housing stability for vulnerable populations, while tax sale modifications may affect how counties recover unpaid tax obligations and the foreclosure timeline for property owners.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact ambiguity: The bill's cost to the state and counties is not immediately clear from available information; protection programs require funding mechanisms that may shift tax burdens elsewhere or reduce municipal revenues
  • Legacy Protection definition: Unclear eligibility criteria could create equity issues—determining who qualifies for legacy protections and whether the program favors certain demographics over others
  • Tax sale procedure changes: Modifications to tax sale processes may benefit struggling homeowners but could harm county tax collection, affect investor participation in tax auctions, or complicate debt recovery procedures

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

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