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MarylandSB 00212026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Natural Resources - State Parks - Maryland Golden Age Pass

Sponsored By: Bryan W. Simonaire (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Natural Resources - GenerallyBoats and ShipsFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesForests and Parks -see also- MdNatlCapPkPlnCm; Plants; etc.Natural Resources -see also- Coal; For&Pks; Rivers; etc.Sports and Recreation

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Lower Maryland park costs for older adults

Beginning October 1, 2026, people 62 or older qualify with a Maryland Golden Age Pass issued by the Maryland Park Service. Pass holders get free day-use entry at any Maryland state park that charges service fees. When entry fees are charged per vehicle, everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle gets free entry. Pass holders pay half the established overnight camping fee Sunday through Thursday, excluding holidays. They also pay no boat launch fee at any Maryland state park.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Bryan W. Simonaire

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 177 • No: 0

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 133 • No: 0 • Other: 7

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 333

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (133-0)

    4/13/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/9/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation

    4/8/2026House

  6. Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/25/2026House

  7. Referred Environment and Transportation

    2/13/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    2/12/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed

    2/10/2026Senate

  10. Favorable Adopted

    2/10/2026Senate

  11. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    2/9/2026Senate

  12. Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/19/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    1/14/2026Senate

  14. Pre-filed

    6/2/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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