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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
Establishing that the holder of a Maryland Golden Age Pass is entitled to free day-use entry at certain State parks and is authorized to launch a boat at any State park without paying a boat launch fee; altering the days of the week on which the holder of a Maryland Golden Age Pass may camp overnight in a State park at a discounted fee; and establishing that the free day-use entry applies to everyone in the vehicle with the holder of a Maryland Golden Age Pass under certain circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill expands the benefits for holders of a Maryland Golden Age Pass, which is a pass issued by the Maryland Park Service for individuals aged 62 and older. Specifically, it grants these pass holders free entry for day use at any state park that charges a service fee, and allows them to launch a boat at any state park without paying a boat launch fee. Additionally, the bill modifies the overnight camping discount for Golden Age Pass holders, allowing them to camp at half the established fee from Sunday through Thursday, excluding holidays, and clarifies that if a park charges a fee per vehicle for day use, the free entry benefit extends to everyone in the vehicle with the pass holder.
Committee Categories
Education, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
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/SB0021?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0021t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0021_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0021f.pdf |
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