Bill > HB1339

This bill, titled "Handgun Roster Reform," significantly alters Maryland's process for approving handguns for sale by requiring the Attorney General to conduct a legal review and determine if a handgun is lawful under state and federal law before it can be placed on the handgun roster, a list of authorized handguns. The bill also mandates that the Maryland State Police, or an accredited laboratory, conduct specific safety and functionality testing on handguns, including live-fire, drop, and impact tests, with detailed reporting requirements. The Handgun Roster Board's role is redefined to be primarily one of procedural oversight, no longer making independent decisions about a handgun's legality, safety, or functionality, but rather compiling the roster based on the Attorney General's determinations and the results of the mandated testing. Additionally, the bill clarifies the composition of the Handgun Roster Board and establishes a new effective date of October 1, 2026, for these changes.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1339?ys=2026RS