MD SB27 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 2)
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-13 - Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 14 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-01-13 - Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Exempting a sale, rental, or transfer of a regulated firearm from the seven-day waiting period requirement if the purchaser, renter, or receiver of the firearm is a law enforcement officer, a retired law enforcement officer who retired in good standing, or an individual with a permit to wear, carry, or transport a handgun; etc.
Title
Regulated Firearms - Seven-Day Waiting Period - Exceptions
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Senate | Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-14 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
| 2025-10-28 | Senate | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
HB126 (Crossfiled) 2026-01-16 - Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Applicants and Applications
Guns
Law Enforcement
Licenses
permits
Public Safety
Retirement
Time
Transfer of Goods
Guns
Law Enforcement
Licenses
permits
Public Safety
Retirement
Time
Transfer of Goods
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Safety | 5 | 123 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Safety | 5 | 124 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0027?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0027f.pdf |
