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MD SB449
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Frederick County Senators
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the Department of Natural Resources from banning licensed bow hunters from openly carrying a handgun in Frederick County or Washington County during deer hunting season
- Expands existing law that already permits open 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 and otherwise authorized to carry under Maryland Criminal Law Article § 4-203
- Handgun must be carried for personal protection only and cannot be used to kill wildlife wounded by a bow or crossbow
- Handgun must have a barrel length not exceeding 6 inches and cannot have a scope or electronic device attached
- Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Frederick and Washington Counties - Bow Hunting - Openly Carrying Handguns
Guns
Last Action
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
3/19/2025
Committee Referrals
Environment and Transportation3/17/2025
Education, Energy, and the Environment1/22/2025
Full Bill Text
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