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MD HB875

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gary Simmons

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Maryland Department of Health must prepare and distribute literature on firearm safety, firearm training, suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and conflict resolution to all county health departments
  • County health departments must distribute the literature to all establishments selling firearms or ammunition within their jurisdiction
  • Firearm and ammunition retailers must display the literature visibly at point of sale and provide it to every purchaser
  • County health departments must authorize representatives to issue citations to establishment owners who violate the requirements
  • Civil penalties for violations: up to $500 for first offense, up to $1,000 for subsequent violations, with fines paid to the issuing county
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Public Safety - Distribution of Literature to Purchasers of Firearms and Ammunition

Counties

Last Action

Referred Judicial Proceedings

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings3/12/2026
Judiciary2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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