MD SB620

Expands enhanced sentencing provisions for illegal handgun carrying to include prior convictions from other states, federal courts, military courts, and Native American tribal courts

Out-of-state convictions qualify if the crime would have constituted a violation of Maryland's handgun laws (§ 4-203, § 4-204, § 4-101, or § 4-102) if committed in Maryland

First offense penalties remain 30 days to 5 years imprisonment and/or $250 to $2,500 fine; one prior conviction increases minimum to 1 year; multiple prior convictions increase minimum to 3 years

Violations on public school property or with loaded ammunition carry enhanced mandatory minimums that cannot be suspended

Effective October 1, 2026