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MD HB820
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Hornberger
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AI Summary
- Requires the Secretary of State Police to issue a special endorsement on handgun permits for current U.S. government employees holding Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance, or retired federal employees who held TS/SCI clearance for at least 10 consecutive years immediately before retirement
- Grants endorsed permit holders enhanced privileges to wear, carry, or transport a handgun at any place where a law enforcement official is authorized to carry in the performance of duties, overriding any state or local law or ordinance that would otherwise prohibit carrying at that location
- Requires the Secretary of State Police to conduct a background investigation to verify the applicant's clearance status before issuing the special endorsement
- Directs the Secretary to adopt regulations necessary to implement the new endorsement program
- Effective date is October 1, 2026; introduced February 4, 2026, and assigned to the Judiciary Committee
Legislative Description
Handgun Permits - Special Endorsement for Security Clearance Holders
Rules and Regulations
Last Action
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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