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Introduced
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
In Committee
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to create and maintain a Maryland Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearm Registry in which a person may voluntarily enroll for the purpose of being prohibited from obtaining a regulated firearm by December 31, 2024; prohibiting a dealer or other person from selling, renting, loaning, or transferring a regulated firearm to a purchaser, lessee, borrower, or transferee who the dealer or other person knows or has reason to believe is registered on the registry; etc.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Maryland Department of Health to create and maintain a Maryland Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearm Registry by December 31, 2024. The registry will allow individuals aged 18 and older to voluntarily enroll, which will prohibit firearms dealers or other persons from selling, renting, loaning, or transferring a regulated firearm to them. The bill also establishes a process for individuals to be removed from the registry and penalties for providing false information or discriminating against someone based on their registry status. Additionally, the bill restricts public access to the registry's records, with exceptions for law enforcement and certain other authorized entities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Hearing 2/21 at 1:30 p.m. (on 02/21/2024)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0794?ys=2024RS |
BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0794f.pdf |
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