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HB 94

EnactedCrossfile SB 331
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Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement Officer

Sponsor: William Valentine (District 2A)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Public SafetyStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 454 (as of Sep 4, 2026)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Establishing alternative expiration and renewal periods for a handgun permit issued to a retired law enforcement officer who retired in good standing from service with a law enforcement agency of the State or a county or municipal corporation of the State; and providing that a handgun permit issued to a law enforcement officer who retired in good standing expires on the last day of the holder's birth month following 5 years after the date the permit is issued and may be renewed for successive periods of 5 years under certain circumstances.

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Testimony (12)

MGA witness list
FAV 7FavorableFWA 5Favorable with amendments
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVCohen, ElliotBaltimore City Police Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 3Position only
FAVconsoli, angeloFOP Lodge 89 and Maryland State LodgeWritten (PDF)
FAValt, michaelMD State Police Alumni AssocOral
FAVDelegate Valentine, Delegate ValentinelegislatorIndividualOral
FAVGeraldo, ManuelIndividualOral + Written (PDF)
FAVLang, AlanIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVTibbals, TrudyIndividualPosition only
FWAJosselyn, Johnlobbyist2A MarylandWritten (PDF)
FWAPennak, MarkMaryland Shall Issue, Inc.Oral + Written (PDF)
FWAMauer, WilliamIndividualPosition only
FWARosa, RichardIndividualWritten (PDF)
FWAWright, CathyIndividualWritten (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FWAJosselyn, John2A MarylandRegistered for: 2A Maryland; Baltimore County Game & Fish Protective Association