Handgun Roster Reform

HB 1339, "Handgun Roster Reform," updates Maryland's process for adding handguns to the state's authorized roster. It requires the Attorney General to review petitions and determine if a handgun complies with state and federal law before placement, and mandates that handguns must pass testing by Maryland State Police or an accredited lab. The bill also alters the Handgun Roster Board's responsibilities to coordinate with the Attorney General and Maryland State Police, and allows the Attorney General to designate certain materials as confidential. This directly affects handgun manufacturers and sellers seeking to have their products available for sale in Maryland.