Firearms - Right to Purchase, Own, Possess, and Carry
HB 365 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 treatment. The bill adds Section 5-901 to Maryland's Public Safety Article, creating a specific legal safeguard against such discrimination. The law takes effect October 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Jan 21, 2026
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Committee
1
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
First Reading Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robin Grammer
RRepublican
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