HB284Introduced in the House of Delegates
Public Safety - Licensed Firearms Dealers - Notification Regarding Compromising Events
Introduced by Judiciary
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 85
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 9, 2026
97
Yes
36
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Favorable with Amendments {253022/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (114-20)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {993223/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (32-11)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (97-36)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 85
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 253022/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 993223/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Judiciary (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Judicial Proceedings (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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