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MD SB161
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Simonaire
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AI Summary
- Expands free State park entry to include former Maryland National Guard members who were discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable, in addition to veterans who already qualify
- Allows qualifying individuals and any vehicle they occupy to enter State parks without paying day-use entry fees or per-vehicle fees upon presenting an accepted entrance document
- Accepted entrance documents include veteran identification cards, driver's licenses or state-issued IDs indicating veteran status, or other Department-accepted identification establishing veteran or former National Guard status
- Does not exempt individuals from paying other facility use or services fees beyond the day-use entry and per-vehicle fees
- Takes effect October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Natural Resources - State Park Entry Fee - Exemptions
Veterans
Last Action
Referred Environment and Transportation
2/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Environment and Transportation2/13/2026
Education, Energy, and the Environment1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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