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Mayor’s legislative update: Maryland session brings tax changes, ADU mandate and energy debates for municipalities
Summary
Town officials summarized how the recently closed Maryland General Assembly session will affect Hampstead, including new tax measures, a statewide requirement to authorize accessory dwelling units starting Oct. 1, changes related to condominium reserve studies, and energy policy debates tied to the Climate Solutions Act.
The mayor delivered a wide-ranging review of legislation passed in the 2025 Maryland General Assembly, telling the Hampstead council that hundreds of bills and a $67 billion state budget were enacted and that several measures could affect the town’s residents and municipal responsibilities.
The mayor said a record 3,200 bills were introduced in the session and highlighted tax and fee changes in the enacted budget. Those changes include a new 3% “data and IT” tax (with exemptions to be defined by the state controller), a surcharge on capital gains for higher-income…
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