Legislation - HB0511

Title: Frederick and Washington Counties - Bow Hunting - Openly Carrying Handguns
Sponsored by: Frederick County Delegation
Status: In the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Prohibiting the Department of Natural Resources from prohibiting certain licensed bow hunters from openly carrying a handgun under certain circumstances in Frederick County and Washington County during deer hunting season.

Committees

Original:: Environment and Transportation Click to view Recorded Media

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Details

Cross-filed with: SB0449

Introduced in a prior session as: HB1480 Session: 2024 Regular Session

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2025

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/22/2025 Legislative Date 1/22/2025 Action First Reading Environment and Transportation Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Frederick and Washington Counties - Bow Hunting - Openly Carrying Handguns Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/05/2025 Legislative Date 2/05/2025 Action Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	1/22/2025	1/22/2025	First Reading Environment and Transportation
			Text - First - Frederick and Washington Counties - Bow Hunting - Openly Carrying Handguns
House	2/05/2025	2/05/2025	Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

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