Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland SB588: Natural Resources - Complimentary Fishing and Hunting Licenses - Alterations
Status: In committee, March 25, 2026
Altering certain requirements and authorizations for the issuance of certain complimentary fishing and hunting licenses; and requiring the Department of Natural Resources to compile certain statistics relating to complimentary hunting licenses after the close of the hunting season each year.
What the bill says
An act concerning Natural Resources - Complimentary Fishing and Hunting Licenses - Alterations FOR the purpose of altering certain requirements and authorizations for the issuance of certain complimentary fishing and hunting licenses; requiring the Department of Natural Resources to compile certain statistics relating to complimentary hunting licenses at a certain time each year; and generally relating to complimentary hunting and fishing licenses…
From the engrossed text, March 18, 2026:
AN ACT concerning Natural Resources - Complimentary Fishing and Hunting Licenses - Alterations FOR the purpose of altering certain requirements and authorizations for the issuance of certain complimentary fishing and hunting licenses; requiring the Department of Natural Resources to compile certain statistics relating to complimentary hunting licenses at a certain time each year; and generally relating to complimentary hunting and fishing licenses. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Natural Resources Section 4-607(a)(1) and (b), 4-745(e), 4-1004.1(a) and (e)(2), 10-301(l), 10-301.3, and 10-303 Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) BY adding to Article - Natural Resources Section 4-1004.1(e)(4) Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: Article - Natural Resources EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from existing law. Underlining indicates amendments to bill. Strike out indicates matter stricken from the bill by amendment or deleted from the law by amendment. *sb0588* SENATE BILL 4-607. (a) (1) The Department may issue annually a complimentary angler's license to the President of the United States, the governor of any state, and any official OR ENFORCEMENT OFFICER of the game and fish department of any other state THAT RECIPROCALLY OFFERS A …
Sponsors
- Bryan Simonaire (R, SD-031) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
- : Referred Environment and Transportation
- : Third Reading Passed (45-0)
- : Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- : Favorable with Amendments {483828/1 Adopted
- : Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
- : Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
- : First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Votes
- Third Reading Passed (45-0) (March 19, 2026): 45 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB588?
- SB588 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Natural Resources - Complimentary Fishing and Hunting Licenses - Alterations.
- What does SB588 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning Natural Resources - Complimentary Fishing and Hunting Licenses - Alterations FOR the purpose of altering certain requirements and authorizations for the issuance of certain complimentary fishing and hunting licenses; requiring the Department of Natural Resources to compile certain statistics relating to complimentary hunting licenses at a certain time each year; and generally relating to complimentary hunting and fishing licenses…
- What is the status of SB588?
- In committee as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m. (March 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB588?
- Bryan Simonaire (R, SD-031).
- Where is the official record for SB588?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0588?ys=2026RS
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