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MarylandHB 13242026 Regular SessionHouse

Baltimore City - Natural Resources - Archery Hunting Safety Zones

Sponsored By: Samuel I. Rosenberg (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Hunting and FishingAnimals -see also- Birds; Dogs; Domestic An; Horses; LivestkBaltimore CityBlue LawsBoundariesEquipment -see also- Charging; Med. Equip.; MV Equip; etc.Hunting -see also- TrappingNatural Resources -see also- Coal; For&Pks; Rivers; etc.Weapons -see also- Guns

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Archery hunters can hunt closer to buildings

Beginning July 1, 2026, Baltimore City joins the places with a 50-yard archery hunting safety zone. The 50-yard rule also covers Allegany, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Montgomery, St. Mary’s, Washington, Worcester, and Wicomico counties. It applies to hunting wild birds or mammals near homes, churches, other buildings, or camps occupied by people. Hunting inside the safety zone still requires specific advance permission from the owner or occupant. The general safety zone remains 150 yards in contexts not covered by this exception.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Samuel I. Rosenberg

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 219 • No: 4

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 4/7/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 0

House vote • 3/23/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 133 • No: 4 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 324

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Senate Recede

    4/13/2026Senate

  5. House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Boyce, Holmes and Jacobs)

    4/13/2026Senate

  6. House Requests Senate Recede

    4/13/2026Senate

  7. House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments

    4/13/2026Senate

  8. House Conference Committee Appointed (Delegates Boyce, Holmes and Jacobs)

    4/8/2026House

  9. House Requests Senate Recede

    4/8/2026House

  10. House Refuses Concur Senate Amendments

    4/8/2026House

  11. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

    4/7/2026Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/6/2026Senate

  13. Favorable with Amendments {363424/1 Adopted

    4/6/2026Senate

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    4/3/2026Senate

  15. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/23/2026Senate

  16. Third Reading Passed (133-4)

    3/23/2026House

  17. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/21/2026House

  18. Favorable with Amendments {393521/1 Adopted

    3/21/2026House

  19. Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

    3/21/2026House

  20. Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/9/2026House

  21. Hearing canceled

    2/13/2026House

  22. Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/13/2026House

  23. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    2/12/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/21/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/12/2026

    PDF

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