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MD SB180
MD SB180Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement Officer
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
Crossed Over
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing alternative expiration and renewal periods for a handgun permit issued to a retired law enforcement officer who retired in good standing from service with a law enforcement agency of the State or a county or municipal corporation of the State; and providing that a handgun permit issued to a law enforcement officer who retired in good standing expires on the last day of the holder's birth month following five years after the date the permit is issued and may be renewed for successive periods of five years under certain circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the expiration and renewal periods for handgun permits specifically issued to retired law enforcement officers in Maryland. Currently, most handgun permits expire two years after issuance and can be renewed for three-year periods. Under this new legislation, retired law enforcement officers who have left their agency in good standing will now have permits that expire five years after the initial issue date, instead of the standard two years. These permits can then be renewed for successive five-year periods, provided the officer continues to meet the qualifications for permit issuance. The bill does not change the fee structure, as retired law enforcement officers were already exempt from permit fees. The legislation will take effect on October 1, 2025, and appears designed to provide longer-term permit stability for retired law enforcement professionals who wish to continue carrying a handgun after their active service has ended.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred Judiciary (on 01/31/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0180?ys=2025RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0180t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/votes_comm/sb0180_jpr.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0180f.pdf |
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