MD HB859 | 2022 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 7 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-02-14 - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 7 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-02-14 - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibiting the enforcement of certain federal laws relating to firearms, firearm accessories, and firearm ammunition; requiring the Attorney General to defend a resident of the State in certain federal prosecutions; and authorizing a resident of the State to file suit against a federal actor or State actor who enforces or aids or abets the enforcement of certain federal law and authorizing a court to award attorney's fees, court costs, and damages to a prevailing plaintiff.
Title
Maryland Arms Protection Act
Sponsors
| Del. Dan Cox [R] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-14 | House | Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2022-02-07 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Subjects
Administrative Agencies
Attorney General
Attorneys' Fees
Civil Actions
Contracts
Court Costs
Courts
Damages
Equipment
Federal Aid
Federal Government
Guns
Hunting
Law Enforcement
Public Safety
Registration
State Employees
Work, Labor, and Employment
Attorney General
Attorneys' Fees
Civil Actions
Contracts
Court Costs
Courts
Damages
Equipment
Federal Aid
Federal Government
Guns
Hunting
Law Enforcement
Public Safety
Registration
State Employees
Work, Labor, and Employment
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Safety | 5 | 701 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Safety | 5 | 702 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Safety | 5 | 703 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Safety | 5 | 704 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Safety | 5 | 705 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0859?ys=2022RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb0859f.pdf |
