Registered lobbyist
Karen Herren
Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence · 443-286-7848 · on file 2022 to 2026
Clients on file
1
1 in Nov 2025 - Oct 2026
Reported compensation
$245,842
all years on file
Bills testified on
82
73 for · 15 against · 0 info
Got their outcome
38%
33 of 88 decided bills
Who they are and whom they represent
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Testimony on record
2026 Regular Session15 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 83 Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 197 Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 577 Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 741 Firearms Dealers and Employees - Required Training and Exam | FAV | Did not advance | |
| HB 1339 Handgun Roster Reform | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 1608 Public Safety - Firearms - Storage Requirements | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 20 Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 27 Regulated Firearms - Seven-Day Waiting Period - Exceptions | UNF | Did not advance | |
| SB 118 Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 160 Public Safety - Licensed Firearms Dealers - Notification Regarding Compromising Events | FAV | Enacted | |
| SB 331 Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement Officer | UNF | Enacted | |
| SB 334 Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| SB 561 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Community Violence Prevention Services - Reimbursement and Provision of Services | FAV | Did not advance | |
| SB 692 Firearms Dealers and Employees - Required Training and Exam | FAV | Did not advance | |
| SB 830 Handgun Roster Reform | FAVPDF | Did not advance |
2025 Regular Session10 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 171 Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement Officer | UNFPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 308 Criminal Law - Exception to Armed Trespass Prohibition - Retired Law Enforcement Officials | UNFPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 353 Public Safety - Handgun Permit Requirement - Repeal (Maryland's Constitutional Carry Act of 2025) | UNF | Did not advance | |
| HB 387 Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 592 Prohibited Possession of Firearms - Assisted Outpatient Treatment Respondents | FAV | Did not advance | |
| HB 1050 Family Law - Protective Orders - Surrender of Firearms | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 1287 Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Convertible Pistols | FWAPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 509 Prohibited Possession of Firearms - Assisted Outpatient Treatment Respondents | FAV | Did not advance | |
| SB 585 Criminal Law - Exception to Armed Trespass Prohibition - Retired Law Enforcement Officials | UNFPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 943 Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act | FAVPDF | Did not advance |
2024 Regular Session20 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 416 Public Schools - Active Shooter Safety Drills or Trainings - Requirements | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| HB 575 Criminal Procedure - Victim Compensation - Alterations (Victim Compensation Reform Act of 2024) | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| HB 583 Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention - Establishment | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| HB 794 Regulated Firearms - Maryland Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearm Process | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 869 Public Safety – Firearm Background Checks, Victim Notification, and the Maryland State Police Gun Center | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 935 Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 947 Civil Actions - Public Nuisances - Firearm Industry Members (Gun Industry Accountability Act of 2024) | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| HB 1166 Handguns - Wear, Carry, and Transport Laws - Handbook Publication | FWAPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 1267 Public Safety - Extreme Risk Protective Orders - Review of Court Records | FAV | Did not advance | |
| SB 102 Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Expiration and Renewal Periods for Retired Law Enforcement Officer | UNFPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 432 Public Schools - Active Shooter Safety Drills or Trainings - Requirements | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 471 Criminal Procedure - Victim Compensation - Alterations (Victim Compensation Reform Act of 2024) | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 475 Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention - Establishment | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| SB 488 Civil Actions - Public Nuisances - Firearm Industry Members (Gun Industry Accountability Act of 2024) | FWAPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 488 Civil Actions - Public Nuisances - Firearm Industry Members (Gun Industry Accountability Act of 2024) | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 752 Regulated Firearms - Maryland Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearm Process | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 753 Public Safety - Firearm Background Checks, Victim Notification, and the Maryland State Police Gun Center | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 784 Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 784 Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 905 Public Safety – Extreme Risk Protective Orders – Review of Court Records | FAV | Enacted |
2023 Regular Session18 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3 Maryland State Police Gun Center – Firearms Surrendered Under Final Protective Orders | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| HB 162 Firearms - Maryland Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearm Registry - Establishment | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 259 Civil Actions - Public Nuisances - Firearm Industry Members (Gun Industry Accountability Act of 2023) | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 307 Firearm Safety - Storage Requirements and Youth Suicide Prevention (Jaelynn's Law) | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 515 Public Schools - Active Shooter Safety Drills or Trainings - Requirements | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 515 Public Schools - Active Shooter Safety Drills or Trainings - Requirements | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 580 Election Law – Polling Sites – Firearms Prohibitions | FAV | Did not advance | |
| HB 824 Public Safety - Regulated Firearms - Possession and Permits to Carry, Wear, and Transport a Handgun | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| HB 861 Criminal Procedure - Victim Compensation - Alterations | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 1 Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting Firearms - Restrictions (Gun Safety Act of 2023) | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| SB 1 Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting Firearms - Restrictions (Gun Safety Act of 2023) | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| SB 113 Civil Actions - Public Nuisances - Firearm Industry Members (Gun Industry Accountability Act of 2023) | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 159 Firearms - Maryland Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearm Registry - Establishment | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 185 Maryland State Police Gun Center - Firearms Surrendered Under Final Protective Orders | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| SB 185 Maryland State Police Gun Center - Firearms Surrendered Under Final Protective Orders | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| SB 788 Criminal Procedure - Victim Compensation - Alterations | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 858 Firearm Safety - Storage Requirements and Youth Suicide Prevention (Jaelynn's Law) | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| SB 858 Firearm Safety - Storage Requirements and Youth Suicide Prevention (Jaelynn's Law) | FAVPDF | Enacted |
2022 Regular Session10 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 30 Election Law – Polling Sites – Firearms Prohibitions | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 425 Public Safety - Untraceable Firearms | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| HB 659 Firearm Safety - Storage Requirements and Youth Suicide Prevention (Jaelynn's Law) | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 1174 Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications | UNFPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 1206 Public Safety – Handgun Permit Requirement – Repeal (Maryland’s Constitutional Carry Act of 2022) | UNFPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 327 Public Safety – Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun – Qualifications | UNFPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 329 Election Law - Polling Sites - Firearms Prohibitions | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 350 Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Community Violence Prevention Services | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| SB 387 Public Safety - Untraceable Firearms | FAVPDF | Enacted | |
| SB 676 Firearm Safety – Storage Requirements and Youth Suicide Prevention (Jaelynn’s Law) | FAVPDF | Did not advance |
2021 Regular Session10 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 93 Public Safety - Local Youth Violence Review Committees | FAVPDF | Withdrawn | |
| HB 200 Public Safety - Access to Firearms - Storage Requirements (Jaelynn's Law) | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 415 Firearms – Right to Purchase, Own, Possess, and Carry – Medical Cannabis | UNFPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 543 Firearms – Right to Purchase, Possess, and Carry – Use of Medical Cannabis | UNFPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 638 Public Safety - Untraceable and Undetectable Firearms | FWAPDF | Did not advance | |
| HB 845 Public Safety – Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun – Qualifications | UNFPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 27 Public Safety - Permit to Carry, Wear, or Transport a Handgun - Qualifications | UNFPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 221 Handgun Qualification License - Firearms Safety Training | UNFPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 479 Public Safety - Access to Firearms - Storage Requirements (Jaelynn's Law) | FAVPDF | Did not advance | |
| SB 624 Public Safety - Untraceable and Undetectable Firearms | FWAPDF | Did not advance |
2020 Regular Session5 appearances
| Bill | Position | Appearing for | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 636 Public Safety - Access to Firearms - Storage Requirements | FAVPDF | mpgv | Did not advance |
| HB 822 Maryland Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Fund and Advisory Council - Alterations | FAVPDF | Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence | Did not advance |
| HB 1501 Public Safety – Regulated Firearms – Reporting Loss or Theft | FAVPDF | Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence | Did not advance |
| SB 646 Public Safety – Access to Firearms – Storage Requirements (Jaelynn’s Law) | FAVPDF | mpgv | Did not advance |
| SB 708 Maryland Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Fund and Advisory Council - Alterations | FAV | Vetoed |