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This bill, in Maryland, requires a court to order individuals who have been mandated to undergo assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) to surrender any firearms they possess and prohibits them from acquiring or possessing firearms for the duration of their AOT order, if the court determines they are likely to endanger themselves or others with a firearm. Assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) is a court-ordered program designed to help individuals with serious mental illness receive community-based treatment. The bill defines "firearm" as it is defined in the Public Safety Article and outlines procedures for the surrender and seizure of firearms, including the issuance of search warrants if a respondent fails to comply, the court's ability to use contempt powers to enforce the order, and the process for storing and returning surrendered firearms once the AOT order expires, provided the individual is legally permitted to own them. It also details options for respondents who do not wish to reclaim their firearms, such as selling them to a licensed dealer or another eligible individual, or requesting their destruction, and specifies how law enforcement should handle firearms claimed by third parties.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1306?ys=2026RS