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MD HB171

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Valentine

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends handgun permit duration for retired law enforcement officers who retired in good standing from Maryland state, county, or municipal agencies from 2 years to 5 years

  • Allows these retired officers to renew permits for successive 5-year periods (compared to 3-year renewals for standard permit holders), provided they still meet permit qualifications

  • Retired law enforcement officers from Maryland state, county, or municipal agencies remain exempt from permit application fees under existing law

  • Effective date: October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement Officer

Guns

Last Action

Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m.

1/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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