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MD HB869

MD HB869
Public Safety – Firearm Background Checks, Victim Notification, and the Maryland State Police Gun Center


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Introduced
02/02/2024
In Committee
02/02/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring a law enforcement agency that receives a certain report of a prohibited person failing a background check to notify certain victims; requiring the Secretary of State Police to notify the Maryland State Police Gun Center of certain information if the Secretary disapproves a firearm application because a prospective purchaser, lessee, or transferee failed a background check; etc.

AI Summary

This bill requires a law enforcement agency that receives a report of a person failing a firearm background check due to a final protective order or violating a protective order to immediately notify the victim. It also requires the Secretary of State Police to notify the Maryland State Police Gun Center if a firearm application is disapproved because the applicant failed a background check, and requires licensees to notify the Gun Center if they do not sell or transfer a firearm due to a failed background check. The bill also expands the responsibilities of the Maryland State Police Gun Center to track and report on background check denials for firearm applicants in the state.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Hearing 2/21 at 1:30 p.m. (on 02/21/2024)

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