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MD HB364
Public Safety - Handgun Permit Requirement - Repeal (Maryland's Constitutional Carry Act of 2023)
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Introduced
01/26/2023
01/26/2023
In Committee
03/06/2023
03/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Public Safety - Handgun Permit Requirement - Repeal (Maryland’s Constitutional Carry Act of 2023) FOR the purpose of repealing the requirement that a person have a certain permit before the person carries, wears, or transports a handgun; repealing certain criminal prohibitions against a person who is at least a certain age wearing, carrying, or transporting a handgun; and generally relating to wearing, carrying, or transporting a handgun. BY repealing Article - Public Safety Section 5-301 through 5-314 and the subtitle “Subtitle 3. Handgun Permits” Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Criminal Law Section 4-101(b) and 4-203(a) and (b) Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY adding to Article - Criminal Law Section 4-207 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Natural Resources Section 10-410(c) Annotated Code of Maryland HOUSE BILL 364 (2012 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Maryland's Constitutional Carry Act of 2023," repeals the requirement for a permit to carry, wear, or transport a handgun in Maryland. It removes certain criminal prohibitions against individuals of a certain age carrying handguns, either concealed or openly. The bill also adds a provision prohibiting the wearing, carrying, or transporting of a handgun while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and imposes penalties for violating this new provision. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary (on 03/06/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0364?ys=2023RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/hb0364_jud.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0364f.pdf |
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