Maryland SB20 strengthens protective orders by requiring firearm surrender and restricting access for abusers.

Maryland SB20, the Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act, modifies protective orders to include firearm surrender and restrictions for abusers. The bill mandates that if a protective order is issued due to firearm-related abuse, the respondent must surrender any firearms in their possession to law enforcement. It also restricts the respondent's access to firearms and prohibits them from purchasing or possessing firearms during the order's duration. The bill further requires the respondent to notify authorities if they do not wish to recover surrendered firearms.

Maryland SB20 strengthens protective orders by requiring firearm surrender and restricting access for abusers.

Maryland SB20, the Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act, modifies protective orders to include firearm surrender and restrictions for abusers. The bill mandates that if a protective order is issued due to firearm-related abuse, the respondent must surrender any firearms in their possession to law enforcement. It also restricts the respondent's access to firearms and prohibits them from purchasing or possessing firearms during the order's duration. The bill further requires the respondent to notify authorities if they do not wish to recover surrendered firearms.