HB 1123 — Maryland

Criminal Law - Minor's Access to Firearms - Penalty

Altering the penalty for storing or leaving a loaded firearm in a location where the person knew or should have known that an unsupervised minor has access to the firearm to include the possibility of imprisonment not exceeding 5 years.

Latest action: Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m. · Mar 11, 2026

In committeeCrimes and PunishmentsCriminal Law - Substantive CrimesGunsMinorsPenalties and Sentences

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Judiciary (House of Delegates)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

First Reading Judiciary
Feb 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing canceled
Mar 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m.
Mar 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing canceled
Mar 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/11 at 2:00 p.m.
Mar 11, 2026 · House of Delegates

Sponsored by Sean Stinnett, Jackie Addison, Aaron Kaufman, Gary Simmons, Greg Wims

No recorded floor votes yet.

Fiscal and Policy Note — official analysis by legislative staff (PDF) Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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