Legislation - HB0303

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.

Committees

Original:: Government, Labor, and Elections

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/15/2026 Legislative Date 1/15/2026 Action First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Handguns - Wear, Carry, and Transport Laws - Handbook Publication Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/28/2026 Legislative Date 1/28/2026 Action Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	1/15/2026	1/15/2026	First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
			Text - First - Handguns - Wear, Carry, and Transport Laws - Handbook Publication
House	1/28/2026	1/28/2026	Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

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