Maryland lawmakers are set to discuss a proposal that would safeguard gun rights for medical marijuana patients.
House Bill 336, introduced by Delegate Robin Grammer (R) on January 13, is scheduled for a public hearing in the House Judiciary Committee on February 5 at 1 p.m. The bill would ensure that individuals authorized to use medical marijuana under state law are not disqualified from purchasing, owning, or carrying firearms. It would amend Maryland’s public safety laws to explicitly prohibit denying firearm rights solely due to medical cannabis use.
The proposed text states that “A person may not be denied the right to purchase, own, possess, or carry a firearm under this title solely on the basis that the person is authorized to use medical cannabis under Title 36, Subtitle 3 of the Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis Article.”
If passed, the law would take effect on October 1, 2025.
The February 5 hearing will offer an opportunity for lawmakers, advocates, and citizens to weigh in on the bill, which could influence how other states address the intersection of medical marijuana use and firearm rights.
