HB875Introduced in the House of Delegates
Public Safety - Distribution of Literature to Purchasers of Firearms and Ammunition
Introduced by Gary Simmons, District 12
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to prepare certain literature relating to firearms and ammunition and to distribute the literature to all county health departments in the State; requiring each county health department to distribute certain literature to all establishments that sell firearms or ammunition within the county; requiring establishments that sell firearms or ammunition in the State to make certain literature visible and available and to distribute the literature to purchasers of firearms and ammunition; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
March 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 11, 2026
97
Yes
37
No
7
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.
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 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (97-37)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
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