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MarylandSB 03312026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement Officer

Sponsored By: William G. Folden (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Public SafetyGunsLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsPermits -see also- Building PermitsRetirement -see also- Mandatory RetirementTime

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Cheaper, longer handgun permits for retired officers

Beginning October 1, 2026, retired Maryland law enforcement officers from State, county, or municipal (city) agencies who left in good standing get five-year handgun permits. The permit expires on the last day of your birth month, five years after it is issued. You can renew every five years if you still meet the permit qualifications. You do not pay the handgun permit application fee. Fingerprints are not needed at renewal unless the Secretary asks to confirm identity.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • William G. Folden

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Mary Beth Carozza

    Republican • Senate

  • Chris West

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 173 • No: 2

House vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 128 • No: 2 • Other: 8

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 455

    5/12/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/10/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (128-2)

    4/10/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/8/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Judiciary

    4/8/2026House

  6. Referred Judiciary

    3/13/2026House

  7. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    3/12/2026Senate

  8. Second Reading Passed

    3/10/2026Senate

  9. Favorable Adopted

    3/10/2026Senate

  10. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    3/9/2026Senate

  11. Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/28/2026Senate

  12. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    1/23/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/23/2026

    PDF

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