Maryland HB171 amends criminal law to prohibit firearm possession during drug trafficking crimes.
Maryland HB171 modifies existing criminal law to explicitly prohibit the possession, use, wearing, carrying, or transporting of firearms during and in relation to drug trafficking crimes. This includes offenses related to the possession, distribution, manufacture, or importation of controlled dangerous substances. The bill also mandates that sentences for firearm possession during drug trafficking crimes are to be served consecutively to any other sentences for the drug trafficking crime. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.
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