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MD HB1324

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Samuel Rosenberg

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to allow deer hunting on each Sunday of the deer bow hunting season in Baltimore City, removing the city from the list of jurisdictions where Sunday hunting is prohibited

  • Reduces the archery hunting safety zone in Baltimore City from 150 yards to 50 yards from dwelling houses, residences, churches, and other occupied buildings

  • Adds Baltimore City to the list of jurisdictions (including Allegany, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Montgomery, St. Mary's, Washington, Worcester, and Wicomico counties) with the reduced 50-yard archery safety zone

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Baltimore City - Natural Resources - Sunday Deer Hunting and Archery Hunting Safety Zones

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Last Action

Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Transportation2/12/2026

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