Firearms Dealers - Firearm Hold Agreements
Sponsor: Justin Ready (District 5)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Public SafetyStatus: Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Providing that a certain federally licensed firearms dealer may not be held civilly liable for personal injury to or death of any person after the return of a certain firearm to a certain firearm owner at the termination of a certain agreement, with a certain exception.
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Testimony (13)
MGA witness listFAV 13Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Josselyn, Johnlobbyist | 2A Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Pennak, Mark | Maryland Shall Issue, Inc. | Oral |
| FAV | Ready, Justin | Maryland State Senate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Weber, Johnlobbyist | National Rifle Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gross, Kenneth | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Nelson, Mary | 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 | Zentz, Kim | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
2A MarylandFAV 1
BCRWFAV 1
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVJosselyn, John2A MarylandRegistered for: 2A Maryland; Baltimore County Game & Fish Protective Association