Firearms - Right to Purchase, Own, Possess, and Carry
This bill prohibits denying a person the right to purchase, own, possess, or carry a firearm solely because they are authorized to use medical cannabis under Maryland law. It directly affects medical cannabis patients who previously faced potential firearm restrictions based on their legal medical use. The key provision amends Maryland's laws to explicitly state that medical cannabis authorization cannot be the sole reason for denying firearm rights. The law takes effect October 1, 2025, and applies to all firearm-related decisions under Maryland's Public Safety Article.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Feb 10, 2025
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Feb 10, 2025
Committee
First Reading Senate Rules
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
State
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P
Johnny Salling
RRepublican
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