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Maryland Summary of Bills

Wednesday, March 14, 2001

This Week, Your Lawmakers will Focus on Your Firearms FreedomsFirearms-related legislation pending in the Maryland General AssemblyNote - NRA-opposed bills are in italicsState SenateSB 209Bulletproof Body Armor - Restrictions on Possession, Use, and Sale OpposedSB 218Actions Reserved to the State - Lawsuits Against Gun Manufacturers and Dealers by or on Behalf of Local Governments  SupportB 220Self-Defense Act - Rule of Law SupportSB 250Family Law - Domestic Violence - Possession of Firearms OpposedSB 282Crimes - Bulletproof Body Armor - Drug Trafficking SupportSB 384Minor`s Access to Firearms - Felony pposedSB 475Firearms Offenses - Project Exile SupportSB 758Handgun Sales - Shell Casing Requirement - Repeal SupportSB 869Sound Level Limits and Noise Control - Shooting Sports Clubs SupportHouse of DelegatesHB 185Firearms - Handgun Shell Casing Requirements - RepealSupportHB 305Bulletproof Body Armor - Restrictions on Possession, Use, and Sale OpposedHB 622Firearms Offenses - Project Exile SupportHB 806Self-Defense Act of 2001 SupportHB 851MNCPPC - Prince George`s County - Prohibits Gun Shows - MC/PG 123-01  OpposedHB 1264MNCPPC - Montgomery County - Prohibits Gun Shows - MC/PG 131-01  OpposedContact your state lawmakers about the legislation listed above today!!
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New York: Gov. Kathy Hochul and Democrat Majorities Use The Budget to Adopt Gun Ban

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Saturday, May 23, 2026

New York: Gov. Kathy Hochul and Democrat Majorities Use The Budget to Adopt Gun Ban

On Thursday, May 21, the New York Senate and Assembly used the State Budget as a vehicle to not only finance state government but also to pass a handful of their other policy priorities. 

Illinois: Semi-Auto "Glock Ban" Bill Hearing Tomorrow!

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Illinois: Semi-Auto "Glock Ban" Bill Hearing Tomorrow!

Tomorrow, May 20th, the House Gun Violence Prevention Committee will hold a hearing on House Bill 4417.

New York Times Acknowledges Semi-Auto Rifles Aren’t Just Common, But “Ubiquitous”

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Monday, May 18, 2026

New York Times Acknowledges Semi-Auto Rifles Aren’t Just Common, But “Ubiquitous”

In the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case District of Columbia v. Heller (2008), that acknowledged the Second Amendment protects the individual right to keep and bear arms, Justice Antonin Scalia noted some of the arms ...

Illinois: Semi-Auto Glock Ban Eligible for Floor Vote

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Friday, May 22, 2026

Illinois: Semi-Auto Glock Ban Eligible for Floor Vote

Yesterday, the House Gun Violence Prevention Committee passed HB 4471. The bill is now eligible for a floor vote.

Virginia: Spanberger Doubles Down on Semi-Auto Ban, NRA Doubles Down on Lawsuits

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Virginia: Spanberger Doubles Down on Semi-Auto Ban, NRA Doubles Down on Lawsuits

On the night of May 14th, Governor Spanberger once again proved she has no concern for the 2nd Amendment by signing SB749/HB217 - legislation that bans certain semi-automatic firearms, including many semi-automatic rifles, pistols and ...

Virginia: Spanberger Signs Unconstitutional Gun Bills into Law

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Thursday, April 23, 2026

Virginia: Spanberger Signs Unconstitutional Gun Bills into Law

Today, April 23rd, Governor Spanberger Signed HB1525 and SB727/HB1524 into law. 

Reading, Writing and Overreacting: Tiny Toy Leads to School “Weapon” Suspension

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Monday, May 18, 2026

Reading, Writing and Overreacting: Tiny Toy Leads to School “Weapon” Suspension

Parents and others have expressed concerns over a continuing decline in student literacy rates and math skills. At the same time, there’s a worrying erosion of common sense and critical thinking on the part of ...

Massachusetts Officials Embrace Gun Control, Avoid Crime Control, and Force Citizen Action

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Monday, May 18, 2026

Massachusetts Officials Embrace Gun Control, Avoid Crime Control, and Force Citizen Action

Massachusetts has among the most restrictive gun control laws in the country. The Bay State is one of an exceedingly small group of states, along with Illinois, to require a license to merely own any ...

New Jersey: Attorney General Sends Subpoenas to Statewide FFLs Seeking Customer Records

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Saturday, May 16, 2026

New Jersey: Attorney General Sends Subpoenas to Statewide FFLs Seeking Customer Records

Last year, the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office filed a lawsuit against Glock, Inc. under the state’s public nuisance law. This week, in connection with that lawsuit, FFLs across the state started receiving subpoenas demanding ...

Expand Self-Defense? Cue the Hysteria

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Monday, May 18, 2026

Expand Self-Defense? Cue the Hysteria

It should come as no surprise to anyone who follows the debate over gun control that anti-gun messaging has not changed much over the years

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