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HB 1608·MD·house

Public Safety - Firearms - Storage Requirements

In CommitteeFiled Feb 17, 2026
Sponsor: Bartlett
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In the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.

Mar 13, 2026

Summary

The bill requires any authorized firearm user to keep the gun in a locked, fire‑, impact‑ and tamper‑resistant safe or similar container whenever it is not being carried. Violating this rule is a misdemeanor with escalating fines and, after multiple offenses, loss of the right to possess regulated firearms or hold a handgun license. It aims to reduce accidental shootings by minors while preserving existing exemptions for supervised use and law‑enforcement possession.

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