MD HB171 | 2026 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Over of previous HB1202

Status

Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-16 - Hearing 1/27 at 2:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Altering the definition of "drug trafficking crime" applicable to prohibitions against possessing, using, wearing, carrying, or transporting a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime.

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Title

Criminal Law - Drug Trafficking Crime - Definition

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2026-01-16HouseHearing 1/27 at 2:00 p.m.
2026-01-14HouseFirst Reading Judiciary
2025-10-31HousePre-filed

Same As/Similar To

HB1202 (Carry Over) 2025-02-10 - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
SB406 (Crossfiled) 2026-02-09 - Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Criminal Law5602(n/a)See Bill Text
Criminal Law5603(n/a)See Bill Text
Criminal Law5621(n/a)See Bill Text

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