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MarylandSB 01612026 Regular SessionSenate

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

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Veterans get free Maryland State Park entry

Beginning October 1, 2026, veterans and former Maryland National Guard members can enter Maryland State parks without paying day-use entry fees. Show a veteran ID, a state ID that shows you are a veteran, or other ID the Department accepts. Former Maryland National Guard members must have a discharge that is not dishonorable. If one eligible person is in your vehicle, the per-vehicle entry fee is also waived. This waiver does not cover other park charges like camping, rentals, or special programs.

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: 1

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 2

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

  • Third Reading

    2/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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