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MD HB126

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Pippy

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts active law enforcement officers from Maryland's 7-day waiting period for purchasing, renting, or transferring regulated firearms
  • Exempts retired law enforcement officers who retired in good standing from a law enforcement agency from the waiting period
  • Exempts individuals who hold a valid permit to wear, carry, or transport a handgun issued under Maryland law from the waiting period
  • Applies to both sales through licensed dealers and secondary (private) sales of regulated firearms
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Regulated Firearms - Seven-Day Waiting Period - Exceptions

Guns

Last Action

Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.

1/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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