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MD HB863
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stuart Schmidt
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AI Summary
- Classifies theft of a firearm—including antique firearms and replicas of antique firearms—as a felony under Maryland Criminal Law § 7–104, regardless of the firearm's monetary value
- Establishes a first-conviction penalty of up to 5 years imprisonment, a fine up to $1,000, or both
- Increases the penalty for a second or subsequent conviction to up to 10 years imprisonment, a fine up to $2,500, or both
- Requires that sentences for firearm theft run separate from and consecutive to any sentence imposed for other offenses
- Effective date is October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Gun Theft Felony Act of 2026
Guns
Last Action
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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