SB160Introduced in the Senate
Public Safety - Licensed Firearms Dealers - Notification Regarding Compromising Events
Introduced by Judicial Proceedings
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 discovering certain crimes have occurred or certain security features have been compromised; providing a civil penalty of up to $250 for a first violation of the Act and up to $1,000 for a second or subsequent violations; and providing that the license of a person who knowingly and willfully violates the Act may be suspended or revoked.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 86
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 6, 2026
96
Yes
33
No
12
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 Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 1/21 at 11:00 a.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {123021/1
Motion Laid Over (Senator Smith) Adopted
Favorable with Amendments {123021/1
Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Folden) Adopted
Favorable with Amendments {123021/1 Adopted
Floor Amendment {543629/1 (Senator Ready) Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (34-11)
Referred Judiciary
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (96-33)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 86
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 123021/1 (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 543629/1 (Senator Ready) Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Judicial Proceedings (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Judiciary (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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