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MD HB94

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Valentine

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Retired law enforcement officers from Maryland state, county, or municipal agencies who retired in good standing receive extended handgun permit terms of 5 years, compared to 2 years for standard permits

  • Renewal periods for these retired officers are extended to 5 years each, compared to 3 years for standard permit holders

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

  • The bill takes effect October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

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

Guns

Last Action

Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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