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MD HB511

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Department of Natural Resources from banning licensed bow hunters from openly carrying a handgun in Frederick County and Washington County during deer hunting season
  • Expands existing law that already permits handgun carry for bow hunters in deer management Region A to include these two additional counties
  • Requires bow hunters to be at least 21 years old, authorized to carry under Criminal Law Article § 4–203, and carrying the handgun only for personal protection
  • Prohibits using the handgun to kill wildlife wounded by a vertical bow or crossbow
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Frederick and Washington Counties - Bow Hunting - Openly Carrying Handguns

Guns

Last Action

Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

2/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Environment and Transportation1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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