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Maryland General Assembly · HB0284 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 85 (Chapter 85)

Public Safety - Licensed Firearms Dealers - Notification Regarding Compromising Events

Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.

Officially: “Public Safety - Licensed Firearms Dealers - Notification Regarding Compromising Events Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

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.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Feb 4, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Feb 22, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 17, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 19, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 18, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 5, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 17, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 19, 2026

The numbers

3
sponsors on the bill

Sponsors

Chair, Judiciary CommitteeState PoliceDepartmental
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 85 (as of Aug 30, 2026).