STATE BILLMD HB 284PASSED

Public Safety - Licensed Firearms Dealers - Notification Regarding Compromising Events

State of Maryland

Requiring a certain licensed firearms dealer to notify the Secretary of State Police within 24 hours after the dealer first has knowledge that certain crimes have occurred or certain security features have been compromised; and providing that a person who violates the Act is subject to a civil penalty imposed by the Secretary of up to $250 for a first offense and up to $1000 for a second or subsequent violation.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
Apr 14, 2026
212 days ago
Current chamber
House of Delegates
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD HB 284 · PassedApr 14

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 85 · Apr 14, 2026

Sponsor

JJudiciaryRepresentativePrimary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 85House
Apr 9, 2026Passed EnrolledHouse
Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed (97-36)House
Apr 9, 2026House Concurs Senate AmendmentsHouse
Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed (32-11)Senate
Apr 7, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Apr 7, 2026Favorable with Amendments {993223/1 AdoptedSenate
Apr 6, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial ProceedingsSenate
Show 10 earlier actions
Feb 27, 2026Referred Judicial ProceedingsSenate
Feb 26, 2026Third Reading Passed (114-20)House
Feb 24, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Feb 24, 2026Favorable with Amendments {253022/1 AdoptedHouse
Feb 23, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by JudiciaryHouse
Jan 16, 2026Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.House
Jan 16, 2026Hearing canceledHouse
Jan 16, 2026Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m.House
Jan 14, 2026First Reading JudiciaryHouse
Sep 24, 2025Pre-filedHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedFeb 26, 2026 · House · 114 yea · 20 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 8, 2026 · Senate · 32 yea · 11 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 9, 2026 · House · 97 yea · 36 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Public Safety
  • Burglary
  • Dealers
  • Guns
  • Notices
  • Robbery
  • Safety
  • Theft
  • Time
  • Boundaries
  • Cameras
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Security Alarms
  • State Police, Department of
  • Video
  • Repeat Offenders

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