Posted on 09/29/23
| News Source: WBAL
Baltimore, MD - Sept. 29, 2023 - New gun control laws will take effect in Maryland on Oct. 1, as a response to a past U.S. Supreme Court ruling, despite facing challenges from gun rights groups, according to WBAL. The laws include restrictions on carrying concealed firearms in specified areas like schools or places selling alcohol, and changes to gun licensing procedures, such as raising the qualifying age to 21. Additionally, Jaelynn's Law will mandate better firearm storage to prevent minors' access. Moreover, Maryland's attorney general will now have independent authority to prosecute police-involved deaths, following a series of police reforms. Hospitals will also be required to include fentanyl testing in certain drug screenings, ensuring better diagnostic accuracy. These laws reflect Maryland's effort to ensure public safety through legislative adjustments.