MD HB83

Requires petitioners seeking domestic violence protective orders to disclose whether the respondent possesses firearms, handgun qualification licenses, or carry permits, along with detailed information about firearm locations, makes/models, and vehicle information if applicable

Mandates that all temporary and final protective orders require respondents to surrender firearms and handgun licenses/permits to the law enforcement agency that served the order within 24 hours, and prohibits purchasing or possessing firearms for the order's duration

Requires respondents who do not possess firearms to submit a sworn affidavit within 2 business days; those who sold or transferred firearms within the prior 30 days must submit transfer paperwork

Authorizes law enforcement to obtain search warrants to remove firearms if respondents fail to comply with surrender requirements within 3 business days, with non-compliance reported to the State's Attorney's Office

Takes effect October 1, 2026