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Proposed Maryland Firearm Legislation HB223

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention - Resources, Tools, and Educational Materials

Subject: Public Health: Public Safety: Awareness and Outreach: Committees and Commissions: Guns: Mental and Behavioral Health: Protection and Peace Orders: Safety: Storage

Description: Altering the powers of the Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention to include the creation of certain resources, tools, and educational materials related to firearms; and authorizing the Center to consult with State and local agencies and third-party organizations in carrying out those powers.

Session: 2026 Regular Session

Last Action: Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.

Last Action Date: January 16, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Lesley Lopez (D);

Percentage of House Of Delegates sponsoring bill: 1% (1 of 141)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jan 16, 2026 Hearing 1/28 at 2:00 p.m.
House Jan 16, 2026 Hearing canceled
House Jan 16, 2026 Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.
House Jan 14, 2026 First Reading Judiciary
House Oct 14, 2025 Pre-filed
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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