Maryland Arms Protection Act
Sponsor: Delegate CoxCommittee: JudiciarySubject: Public SafetyStatus: Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
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.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delegate Cox, Delegate Coxlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Pedersen, Stacy | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Shapiro, Melanielobbyist | Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Britt, Adiena | N/A | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFShapiro, MelanieMaryland Network Against Domestic ViolenceRegistered for: Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence