SENATE BILL 16

File Code: State Government - Miscellaneous Prior Year Introduction As: SB 184/95 - JPR

Sponsored By:

Senator Ferguson

Entitled:

Declaration of Rights - The Right to Keep and Bear Arms

Synopsis:

Establishing a constitutional right to keep and bear arms for the defense of self, family, home, and State, and for hunting and recreational use; and submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State of Maryland for their adoption or rejection.

Legislative History

Senate Action

6/21

Pre-filed

1/10

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/7

Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.

3/20

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

DECLARATION OF RIGHTS

GUNS -see also- HUNTING

REFERENDUM

WEAPONS -see also- GUNS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Declaration of Rights

( 48 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available