Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMarylandTo Governor
SB 30: Baltimore County - Property Tax Credit - Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 34
Baltimore County Senators
SB 30 status: To Governor — Approved by the Governor - Chapter 801 (updated May 26, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
43OUT OF 100
Score:43/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion45%
Bill summary
What changes
The legislation grants a specific property tax credit to the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 34 in Baltimore County.
Who is affected
FOP Lodge 34 and Baltimore County municipal tax authorities.
Requirements and enforcement
The organization must qualify for the tax credit under the specific provisions of the act.
Costs and funding
Baltimore County will realize a reduction in property tax revenue from this entity.
When it takes effect
The bill was approved by the Governor on May 26, 2026.
Potential benefits
Financial savings for the FOP Lodge 34.
Risks and tradeoffs
The use of legislative authority for narrow tax carve-outs and the potential for reduced county revenue.
What is still unknown
The specific dollar amount of the tax credit and the long-term impact on the county tax base are not stated.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Provides direct financial relief to FOP Lodge 34
- Supports the facility maintenance of a specific professional organization
- Potentially lowers overhead costs for the local police union
Risks
- Results in a minor reduction to the Baltimore County property tax base
- Creates a precedent for future narrow tax exemptions
- Introduces concerns regarding equitable taxation
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Subjected to the formal state legislative process
- Clearly identified beneficiary specified in statute
- Codified into law via chapter act
Risks
- Highlights the usage of legislation for narrow financial benefits
- Concerns regarding transparency in lobbyist-led tax carve-outs
- Lacks broader public equity in the tax code
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
03
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
This is a targeted fiscal benefit; concerns regarding equitable tax policy remain unaddressed in the provided text.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary abstract, not the full legislative text.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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