Organization on the record
Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence
Bills
23
23 for · 1 against · 0 info
Got their outcome
30%
7 of 23 decided
Lobbyists hired
5
2022 to 2026
Reported lobbying spend
$254,742
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2025 Regular Session4 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 387 Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act | FAV | Benjamin, Peter | Did not advance |
| HB 1050 Family Law - Protective Orders - Surrender of Firearms | FAV | Benjamin, Peter | Did not advance |
| SB 291 Criminal Procedure - Petition to Reduce Sentence (Maryland Second Look Act) | UNFPDF | Morch, Giselle | Did not advance |
| SB 943 Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act | FAV | Benjamin, Peter | Did not advance |
2024 Regular Session2 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 935 Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act | FAV | Benjamin, Peter | Did not advance |
| SB 784 Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act | FAV | Benjamin, Peter | Did not advance |
2023 Regular Session6 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 307 Firearm Safety - Storage Requirements and Youth Suicide Prevention (Jaelynn's Law) | FAV | Benjamin, Peter | Did not advance |
| HB 824 Public Safety - Regulated Firearms - Possession and Permits to Carry, Wear, and Transport a Handgun | FAV | Benjamin, Peter | Enacted |
| SB 1 Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting Firearms - Restrictions (Gun Safety Act of 2023) | FAV | Benjamin, Peter | Enacted |
| SB 113 Civil Actions - Public Nuisances - Firearm Industry Members (Gun Industry Accountability Act of 2023) | FAV | Benjamin, Peter | Did not advance |
| SB 684 Criminal Procedure - Victims' Rights - Notification of Release From Confinement (Jaycee Webster Victims' Rights Act) | FAVPDF | Morch, Giselle | Did not advance |
| SB 858 Firearm Safety - Storage Requirements and Youth Suicide Prevention (Jaelynn's Law) | FAV | Benjamin, Peter | Enacted |
2022 Regular Session4 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 425 Public Safety - Untraceable Firearms | FAV | Morch, Giselle | Enacted |
| HB 659 Firearm Safety - Storage Requirements and Youth Suicide Prevention (Jaelynn's Law) | FAV | Benjamin, Peter | Did not advance |
| SB 387 Public Safety - Untraceable Firearms | FAV | Benjamin, Peter | Enacted |
| SB 676 Firearm Safety – Storage Requirements and Youth Suicide Prevention (Jaelynn’s Law) | FAV | Benjamin, Peter | Did not advance |
2021 Regular Session5 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 200 Public Safety - Access to Firearms - Storage Requirements (Jaelynn's Law) | FAVPDF | Benjamin, Peter | Did not advance |
| HB 200 Public Safety - Access to Firearms - Storage Requirements (Jaelynn's Law) | FAVPDF | Buxton, Alicia | Did not advance |
| HB 638 Public Safety - Untraceable and Undetectable Firearms | FWAPDF | Benjamin, Peter | Did not advance |
| HB 670 Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 - Police Discipline and Law Enforcement Programs and Procedures | FAV | Benjamin, Peter | Enacted |
| SB 479 Public Safety - Access to Firearms - Storage Requirements (Jaelynn's Law) | FAV | Benjamin, Peter | Did not advance |
2020 Regular Session3 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 822 Maryland Violence Intervention and Prevention Program Fund and Advisory Council - Alterations | FAVPDF | Herren, Karenlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1078 Public Safety - Education - Firearm Funding (No Funding for Firearms Act) | FAV | Wilkerson, Alicelobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1501 Public Safety – Regulated Firearms – Reporting Loss or Theft | FAVPDF | Herren, Karenlobbyist | Did not advance |