Maryland HB820 allows certain security clearance holders to have enhanced privileges on their handgun permits.

Maryland HB820 grants a special endorsement on handgun permits to current and retired U.S. government employees who held a top secret/sensitive compartmented information security clearance. This endorsement allows permit holders to wear, carry, or transport a handgun at any place where a law enforcement official is authorized to do so. The bill specifies that the Secretary of State shall adopt regulations necessary to implement this provision, and it will take effect on October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB820 allows certain security clearance holders to have enhanced privileges on their handgun permits.

Maryland HB820 grants a special endorsement on handgun permits to current and retired U.S. government employees who held a top secret/sensitive compartmented information security clearance. This endorsement allows permit holders to wear, carry, or transport a handgun at any place where a law enforcement official is authorized to do so. The bill specifies that the Secretary of State shall adopt regulations necessary to implement this provision, and it will take effect on October 1, 2026.