Legislation - SB0161

Title: Natural Resources - State Park Entry Fee - Exemptions
Sponsored by: Senators Simonaire, Attar, Brooks, Carozza, Feldman, Harris, and Hester
Status: In the Senate - Third Reading Passed (44-0)
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Altering the individuals and vehicles that may enter a State park without paying a certain fee on presentation of a valid veteran identification card, a driver's license or other State-issued license or identification card that indicates the holder is a veteran, or any other form of identification that establishes the holder's veteran status or former Maryland National Guard status.

Committees

Original:: Education, Energy, and the Environment Click to view Recorded Media

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Details

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 7/24/2025 Legislative Date 7/24/2025 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/14/2026 Legislative Date 1/14/2026 Action First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Natural Resources - State Park Entry Fee - Exemptions Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/16/2026 Legislative Date 1/16/2026 Action Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/09/2026 Legislative Date 2/09/2026 Action Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/10/2026 Legislative Date 2/07/2026 Action Favorable with Amendments {273226/1 Adopted Proceedings 18 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/10/2026 Legislative Date 2/07/2026 Action Second Reading Passed with Amendments Proceedings 18 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - Third - Natural Resources - State Park Entry Fee - Exemptions Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/12/2026 Legislative Date 2/09/2026 Action Third Reading Passed (44-0) Proceedings 20 Click to view Recorded Media

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
Senate	7/24/2025	7/24/2025	Pre-filed
Senate	1/14/2026	1/14/2026	First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
			Text - First - Natural Resources - State Park Entry Fee - Exemptions
Senate	1/16/2026	1/16/2026	Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.
			Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment	Click to view Recorded Media
Senate	2/09/2026	2/09/2026	Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Senate	2/10/2026	2/07/2026	Favorable with Amendments {273226/1 Adopted	18 Click to view Recorded Media
Senate	2/10/2026	2/07/2026	Second Reading Passed with Amendments	18 Click to view Recorded Media
			Text - Third - Natural Resources - State Park Entry Fee - Exemptions
Senate	2/12/2026	2/09/2026	Third Reading Passed (44-0)	20 Click to view Recorded Media

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