HB1417Introduced in the House of Delegates
Public Safety - Handgun Permit Requirement - Repeal (Maryland Constitutional Carry Act)
Introduced by Lauren Arikan, District 7
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Repealing the requirement that a person have a certain permit before the person carries, wears, or transports a handgun; repealing certain criminal prohibitions against a person who is at least 21 years old wearing, carrying, or transporting a handgun; and establishing that a person may not wear, carry, or transport a handgun while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, with a penalty of imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both on conviction.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m.
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m.
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