MD HB1060

Expands legal protections and benefits previously limited to "armed forces" members to all "uniformed services," which includes the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps in addition to military branches

Establishes standardized definitions across Maryland law for key terms including "veteran," "service member," "active duty," "uniformed services," and "reserve component" by referencing federal definitions in 37 U.S.C. § 101 and 38 U.S.C. § 101

Updates provisions across multiple Maryland codes (Correctional Services, Courts, Criminal Law, Family Law, Public Safety, Real Property) to use consistent terminology when referencing military and uniformed service personnel

Extends existing exemptions and accommodations to uniformed services members, including jury service exemptions for NOAA Commissioned Corps officers, firearm regulation exceptions, contract termination rights during deployment, and residential lease protections upon change of assignment

Takes effect October 1, 2025; signed by Governor Wes Moore on May 6, 2025