Baltimore City - Natural Resources - Archery Hunting Safety Zones
Sponsor: Dalya Attar (District 41)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Hunting and FishingStatus: Third Reading Passed with Amendments (129-5) (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Adding Baltimore City, except legislative district 43A, to the list of jurisdictions in which the safety zone for archery hunters extends 50 yards from a dwelling house, residence, church, or any other building or camp occupied by human beings.
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Testimony (14)
MGA witness listFAV 11FavorableINFO 3Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Howard, Curt | MD-IWLA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Themelis, Nina | Mayor's Office of Government Relations | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Themelis, Nina | Mayor's Office of Government Relations | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Goldstein, Mathew | Secular Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Goldstein, Mathew | Secular Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | miles, williamlobbyist | self employed | Position only |
| FAV | Beck, Sean | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Davis, Stacey | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Pierson, Linda | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Attar, Senator Attarlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Attar, Senator Attarlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | Harris, Mrs | District 25 Constituent | Position only |
| INFO | McPherson, Lydia | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | McPherson, Lydia | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVmiles, williamself employedRegistered for: Association of Forest Industries, Inc.; Herschell Claggett, Jr.; Hunters of Maryland; Goose Chase Farm, LLC…