MD SB20 | 2026 | Regular Session

Status

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-01-13 - Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Altering and establishing provisions relating to the surrender of firearms by a respondent under the domestic violence statutes; and requiring a local law enforcement authority to take certain actions within 3 business days after service of an order against a respondent who is not in compliance with an order to surrender certain firearms.

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Title

Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2026-01-13SenateHearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m.
2026-01-14SenateFirst Reading Judicial Proceedings
2025-10-28SenatePre-filed

Same As/Similar To

HB83 (Crossfiled) 2026-03-23 - Referred Judicial Proceedings

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Family Law4504(n/a)See Bill Text
Family Law4504.1(n/a)See Bill Text
Family Law4505(n/a)See Bill Text
Family Law4506(n/a)See Bill Text
Family Law4506.1(n/a)See Bill Text
Family Law4509(n/a)See Bill Text

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