Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 620: Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting a Handgun - Prior Convictions
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 620 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting a Handgun - Prior Convictions. Primary sponsor: Ron Watson (Democratic), Chris West (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Referred Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Watson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Chris West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred Judiciary
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted
- Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judicial Proceedings