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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Classifying the theft of a firearm as a felony; establishing a penalty for a first conviction for theft of a firearm of imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and establishing a penalty for subsequent convictions of imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $2,500 or both.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Gun Theft Felony Act of 2026, proposes to amend Maryland law to specifically classify the theft of any firearm, including antique firearms and their replicas, as a felony offense. For a first conviction of firearm theft, the penalty would be imprisonment for up to 5 years or a fine of up to $1,000, or both. For any subsequent convictions of firearm theft, the penalty would increase to imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine of up to $2,500, or both. Importantly, any sentence imposed for firearm theft will be served separately and consecutively to any sentence for other offenses. This legislation aims to address the seriousness of firearm theft by establishing distinct and potentially harsher penalties compared to general property theft.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (31)
Stuart Schmidt (R)*,
Steve Arentz (R),
Lauren Arikan (R),
Terry Baker (R),
Barry Beauchamp (R),
Christopher Bouchat (R),
Jason Buckel (R),
Brian Chisholm (R),
April Fleming Miller (R),
Robin Grammer (R),
Wayne Hartman (R),
Kevin Hornberger (R),
Seth Howard (R),
Tom Hutchinson (R),
Jay Jacobs (R),
Nic Kipke (R),
Bob Long (R),
Nino Mangione (R),
Susan McComas (R),
Matt Morgan (R),
Todd Morgan (R),
Ryan Nawrocki (R),
LaToya Nkongolo (R),
Jesse Pippy (R),
Teresa Reilly (R),
Sheree Sample-Hughes (D),
Gary Simmons (D),
Kathy Szeliga (R),
Chris Tomlinson (R),
William Valentine (R),
William Wivell (R),
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 2/25/2026 ) (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0863?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0863f.pdf |
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