Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting a Handgun - Prior Convictions
Sponsor: Nicole A. Williams (District 22)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the list of convictions that subject a defendant to enhanced sentencing for wearing, carrying, or transporting a handgun to include certain extra-jurisdictional crimes.
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Testimony (13)
MGA witness listFAV 10FavorableUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Williams, Nicole | Maryland General Assembly | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Position only |
| FAV | Brown, Kirsten | Maryland State's Attorneys' Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Widmann, Steven | PG SAO | Oral |
| FAV | Jackson, Tara | Prince George's County Office of the State's Attorney | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Williams, Delegate Williamslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Graham, Lizzy | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Bradford, Tierralobbyist | ACLU-MD | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Price, Suzanne | Concerned Citizen | Position only |
| UNF | Mooney, Karla | TWAW / DC Project / MSI | Position only |