Gun Theft Felony Act of 2025
Sponsor: Justin Ready (District 5)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Classifying the theft of a firearm as a felony; and establishing a penalties for a first conviction of imprisonment of up to 5 years or a fine of up to $1,000 or both, and for subsequent convictions, imprisonment not to exceed 10 years or a fine of up to $2,500 or both, for theft of a firearm.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 13FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Josselyn, Johnlobbyist | 2A Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Pennak, Mark | Maryland Shall Issue, Inc. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wright, Cathylobbyist | Maryland State Rifle & Pistol Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ready, Justin | Maryland State Senate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mooney, Karla | TWAW / DC Project / MSI | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Morgan, Bruce | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Powell, Jennifer | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Rosa, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Ready, Senator Readylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Sharpless, Bradford | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Hilliard, Elizabeth | Maryland Office of the Public Defender | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Gilbert, Patrick | Maryland State's Attorneys' Association | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVJosselyn, John2A MarylandRegistered for: 2A Maryland; Baltimore County Game & Fish Protective Association
FAVWright, CathyMaryland State Rifle & Pistol AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Rifle & Pistol Assoc
