Criminal Law - Exception to Armed Trespass Prohibition - Retired Law Enforcement Officials
Sponsor: Jeff Waldstreicher (District 18)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Special Order until next session (Delegate Clippinger) Adopted (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing an exception to the prohibition against entering or trespassing on real property while wearing, carrying, or transporting a firearm for a retired law enforcement official who has retired in good standing from a law enforcement agency of the United States, the State or another state, or a local unit in the State or another state under certain circumstances.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 9FavorableFWA 6Favorable with amendmentsUNF 9Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | ATKINSON, OBRIEN | Anne Arundel County FOP 70 | Position only |
| FAV | Dews, Christopherlobbyist | Cornerstone Government Affairs | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Shier, Michael | FOP | Position only |
| FAV | consoli, angelo | FOP Lodge 89 and Maryland State Lodge | Position only |
| FAV | Carpenter, Sherrice | Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 89 | Position only |
| FAV | Jackson, Samiralobbyist | Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Franklin, Daniel | Morningside Police Department | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Boston, Frank | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Waldstreicher, Senator Waldstreicherlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Swami, Ramya | Brady | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Landau, Mindy | Brady United Against Gun Violence | Position only |
| UNF | Wolcott, Clinton | Critical Issues Forum | Position only |
| UNF | Dunleavy, Jessie | NA | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Egan, Ashleylobbyist | UU Church of Annapolis | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Herren, Karenlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Hilton, Margaret | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Metalitz, Steve | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Rosov, Jane | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Josselyn, Johnlobbyist | 2A Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Pennak, Mark | Maryland Shall Issue, Inc. | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Wright, Cathylobbyist | Maryland State Rifle & Pistol Association | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Mooney, Karla | TWAW / DC Project / MSI | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Gross, Kenneth | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Rosa, Richard | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVDews, ChristopherCornerstone Government AffairsRegistered for: Advance Maryland Education Fund; Beyond Impact; Center for Urban Families; Dews & Associates; Out for Justice, Inc.; REFORM Alliance…
FAVJackson, SamiraLicensed Clinical Professional Counselors of MarylandRegistered for: Critical Response Group; Dell Technologies Inc.; Empower; Forward Financing; HDR Engineering, Inc.; Maryland Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs…
FWAJosselyn, John2A MarylandRegistered for: 2A Maryland; Baltimore County Game & Fish Protective Association
FWAWright, CathyMaryland State Rifle & Pistol AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Rifle & Pistol Assoc