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MD HB605

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jackie Addison

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Gun Violence Victim Relocation Program within the Victim Services Unit of the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy to help gun violence victims relocate for safety

  • Eligible individuals must be gun violence victims in Maryland who experienced violence near their home or live near a suspected perpetrator and demonstrate a need to relocate; suspected perpetrators are excluded from participation

  • Provides financial assistance for moving expenses, security deposits, and rent, plus support services including counseling, legal assistance, job training, and disability resources

  • Creates the Gun Violence Victim Relocation Program Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund with a required $10,000,000 appropriation for fiscal year 2028

  • Requires an oversight commission and annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly beginning December 1, 2028, detailing program participation, services provided, and effectiveness

Legislative Description

Public Safety - Gun Violence Victim Relocation Program - Establishment

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Withdrawn by Sponsor

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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