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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the individuals and vehicles that may enter a State park without paying a certain fee on presentation of a valid veteran identification card, a driver's license or other State-issued license or identification card that indicates the holder is a veteran, or any other form of identification that establishes the holder's veteran status or former Maryland National Guard status.
AI Summary
This bill expands the types of identification that qualify individuals and their vehicles for free entry into Maryland State parks, by defining an "Accepted Entrance Document" to include not only a veteran identification card or a driver's license indicating veteran status, but also any other form of identification that proves veteran status or former Maryland National Guard status (provided the discharge was honorable). This change aims to broaden access for those who have served, allowing them to enter parks without paying day-use or per-vehicle fees, though it does not exempt them from other facility use fees. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Education, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Bryan Simonaire (R)*,
Dalya Attar (D),
Ben Brooks (D),
Mary Beth Carozza (R),
Brian Feldman (D),
Kevin Harris (D),
Katie Hester (D),
Last Action
Referred Environment and Transportation (on 02/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0161?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0161t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 273226/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0001/sb0161_27322601.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0161_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0161f.pdf |
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