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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring, by October 1, 2026, and each October 1 thereafter, the Office of the Attorney General to publish a handbook summarizing State law, federal law, and case law related to wearing, carrying, and transporting a handgun in public in Maryland; and requiring the handbook to be drafted in plain language so it can be easily understood without special knowledge of relevant law and in a format that can be easily used to teach certain required firearms courses.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Office of the Attorney General to create and publish a handbook by October 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, that clearly explains all Maryland state laws, federal laws, and court decisions (case law) related to carrying or transporting a handgun in public within the state. This handbook must be written in simple, easy-to-understand language, meaning someone without legal expertise should be able to comprehend it, and it must be formatted in a way that makes it suitable for teaching required firearms safety courses.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Government, Labor, and Elections Hearing (13:00:00 2/17/2026 ) (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0303?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0303f.pdf |
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