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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring that a handgun permit bear a certain endorsement showing that the permit holder has enhanced privileges to wear, carry, or transport a handgun in any location where a law enforcement official is authorized to wear, carry, or transport a handgun, notwithstanding any law or ordinance that prohibits the wearing, carrying, or transporting of a handgun at a place.
AI Summary
This bill requires that a handgun permit issued in Maryland be specially endorsed if the permit holder is a current or recently retired U.S. government employee who has held a "TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION SECURITY CLEARANCE" (a high level of security clearance for classified information) for a significant period. This endorsement grants the permit holder enhanced privileges to carry a handgun in any location where a law enforcement official is authorized to carry one, even if other laws or local rules would normally prohibit it, and this provision will take effect on October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (7)
Kevin Hornberger (R)*,
Chris Adams (R),
Lauren Arikan (R),
Terry Baker (R),
Brian Chisholm (R),
Barrie Ciliberti (R),
Mike Griffith (R),
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 2/25/2026 ) (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0820?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0820f.pdf |
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