Regulated Firearms - Maryland Judiciary - Reporting Requirements

This Maryland bill changes who receives annual reports on firearm violations by shifting responsibility from the State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy to the Department of State Police Maryland Judiciary. The law requires the police department to submit data by October 1 each year on charges, convictions, and sentences related to specific gun offenses. These reports must include detailed breakdowns of the data by jurisdiction, race, and gender to provide a clearer picture of enforcement trends. The changes take effect on June 1, 2024, and apply to all future reporting cycles starting October 1, 2024.