Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention - Resources, Tools, and Educational Materials

HB 934 authorizes Maryland's Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention to develop and distribute specific resources, tools, and educational materials focused on firearm safety. The bill explicitly requires the Center to create materials on secure firearm storage, extreme risk protective orders, suicide prevention (including the 9-8-8 lifeline), and other firearm safety topics. It mandates the Center to consult with state agencies, local governments, and community groups when developing these materials, while also requiring annual updates to strategic plans for firearm violence reduction. This bill directly affects the Center’s operations, state/local agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations that will receive these educational resources.