Bill > HB1061

This bill amends Maryland's criminal law to enhance penalties for wearing, carrying, or transporting a handgun by expanding the list of prior convictions that can lead to harsher sentencing. Specifically, it now includes convictions from federal, military, Native American tribal, or other state courts for crimes that would be considered violations of Maryland's handgun laws if committed within the state. This means that if someone has a prior conviction in another jurisdiction for an offense similar to Maryland's handgun laws, it can be used to impose stricter penalties, including longer prison sentences and mandatory minimums, when they are subsequently convicted of a handgun violation in Maryland. The bill also specifies that these enhanced penalties apply based on whether the person has been previously convicted once or more than once for such offenses.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1061?ys=2026RS