Criminal Law - Exception to Armed Trespass Prohibition - Retired Law Enforcement Officials
This bill creates an exception to Maryland's armed trespass law for retired law enforcement officials who meet specific conditions. It allows retired officers (from federal, state, or local agencies in good standing) to carry concealed firearms without violating trespass laws if they: (1) display their badge or credential, (2) keep the firearm concealed under clothing, and (3) legally possess a handgun under state or federal law. The exception applies only when entering dwellings or property where permission is required under existing law. It directly affects retired law enforcement personnel seeking to carry concealed firearms in public spaces.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2025
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This bill was amended to add additional sponsors and include a committee report indicating favorable passage with amendments. The substantive content of the criminal law exception for retired law enforcement officials remains unchanged, but the bill now reflects additional legislative support and procedural progress through the Senate.
Scope change
The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; the amendments are primarily procedural additions of sponsors and status information.
TECHNICAL
Added four additional sponsors to the bill (Smith, Folden, West, and James) beyond the original two sponsors.
Added committee report status showing the bill was favorably amended and adopted by the Senate.
Added Senate action date showing the bill was read for the second time on February 21, 2025.
Changed the bill title header from 'A BILL ENTITLED' to 'CHAPTER ______' to reflect its progression through the legislative process.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 23, 2025
How they voted
43–2
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 46
Feb 23, 2025
D
Democratic33
90% Yea
R
Republican13
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
7
Committee
6
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Motion Special Order until Next Session (Delegate Clippinger) Adopted
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Judiciary
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Committee
Referred Judiciary
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Mar 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
upper
Feb 23, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (43-2-1)
senate
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
upper
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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