Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.
Status: enrolled. Latest action: June 25, 2026.
Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out.
Requiring the Department of Natural Resources to require, through a certain phasing-out process, the use of nonlead ammunition for the hunting of all game species on or before July 1, 2030; and requiring the Department to authorize the use of lead ammunition for muzzleloaders, handguns, rifles, and shotguns if nonlead ammunition is not commercially available for the specific firearm; and establishing a civil penalty for a first violation of the Act of a fine of $750.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-06-25 | Status | enrolled |
| 2026-06-25 | Latest Action | In the Senate - Senate Refuses to Recede |