Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMarylandEnacted
SB 148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act)
Cheryl Kagan
SB 148 status: Enacted — Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 877 (updated May 31, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill creates an income tax credit specifically for retired 9-1-1 specialists.
Who is affected
Retired 9-1-1 dispatchers and the Maryland state tax revenue system.
Requirements and enforcement
Eligible retirees must apply for the credit under state tax guidelines.
Costs and funding
Reduction in state income tax receipts; precise fiscal impact is not provided.
When it takes effect
Enacted as Chapter 877 on May 31, 2026.
Potential benefits
Provides financial support to former emergency dispatchers and serves as a recruitment/retention tool.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for reduced state revenue and lack of support for active-duty 9-1-1 staff.
What is still unknown
Exact eligibility criteria and the total fiscal cost to the state.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Provides targeted tax relief for retired 9-1-1 specialists
- Acts as a financial incentive for long-term workforce retention
- Increases disposable income for eligible retirees
Risks
- Reduces state government income tax revenue
- Increases tax administration requirements
- Creates potential budgetary pressure on the state
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Recognizes the high-stress service provided by 9-1-1 dispatchers
- Enhances the financial well-being of former emergency responders
- Promotes better quality of life for public service retirees
Risks
- Limits benefits only to a specific job category
- May lead to perceived inequity among other public employees
- Does not address underlying career-long salary stagnation
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Supports the institutional memory of emergency services
- Potentially aids in maintaining a stable dispatch workforce
- Valuing experienced staff may reduce turnover in high-stress roles
Risks
- Does not improve current emergency response equipment
- Does not address direct working conditions or staff burnout
- Fiscal impacts do not directly improve real-time safety metrics
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
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Where it stands
Official recordEnacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 877
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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