Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 7 R cosponsors

HB0820 — Handgun Permits - Special Endorsement for Security Clearance Holders

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Requiring that a handgun permit bear a certain endorsement showing that the permit holder has enhanced privileges to wear, carry, or transport a handgun in any location where a law enforcement official is authorized to wear, carry, or transport a handgun, notwithstanding any law or ordinance that prohibits the wearing, carrying, or transporting of a handgun at a place.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB0820 do?
Requiring that a handgun permit bear a certain endorsement showing that the permit holder has enhanced privileges to wear, carry, or transport a handgun in any location where a law enforcement official is authorized to wear, carry, or transport a handgun, notwithstanding any law or ordinance that prohibits the wearing, carrying, or transporting of a handgun at a place.
Who sponsors HB0820?
HB0820 is sponsored by Delegate Kevin B. Hornberger (Republican), Delegate Christopher T. Adams (Republican), Delegate Lauren Arikan (Republican), Delegate Terry L. Baker (Republican), Delegate Brian Chisholm (Republican), Delegate Barrie S. Ciliberti (Republican), and Delegate Mike Griffith (Republican).
What is the current status of HB0820?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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