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MarylandSB 00212026 Regular SessionSenate

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.

Maryland seniors 62+: Cheaper state parks

Beginning October 1, 2026, if you are 62 or older and have a Maryland Golden Age Pass, you get key park savings. You enter any Maryland State Park for day use for free when the park charges a fee. If the park charges per vehicle, everyone in your vehicle enters free. You camp overnight for half the posted price Sunday through Thursday; holidays are not discounted. You can launch a boat at state parks for free. The pass is issued by the Maryland Park Service. The law does not change base fee amounts or other permit or registration rules.

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: 1

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 2

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

  • Third Reading

    2/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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