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MarylandSB 01612026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Natural Resources - State Park Entry Fee - Exemptions

Sponsored By: Bryan W. Simonaire (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Natural Resources - GenerallyFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesForests and Parks -see also- MdNatlCapPkPlnCm; Plants; etc.Identification -see also- Biometrics; Fingerprinting; DrLicsNatural Resources -see also- Coal; For&Pks; Rivers; etc.VeteransWaivers

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Bill Overview

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Free park entry for former Guard

Beginning October 1, 2026, qualifying former Maryland National Guard members pay no Maryland State park day-use entry fees. They must have been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. They must show identification accepted by Maryland's Department of Natural Resources that proves their former Guard status. The exemption also covers per-vehicle entry fees for a vehicle they occupy. Other facility-use fees still apply.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Bryan W. Simonaire

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Dalya Attar

    Democratic • Senate

  • Benjamin Brooks

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mary Beth Carozza

    Republican • Senate

  • Brian J. Feldman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kevin M. Harris

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Fry Hester

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 175 • No: 0

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 131 • No: 0 • Other: 9

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 337

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (131-0)

    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 with Amendments

    2/10/2026Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments {273226/1 Adopted

    2/10/2026Senate

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

    2/9/2026Senate

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

    1/16/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    1/14/2026Senate

  14. Pre-filed

    7/24/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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