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House adopts favorable report on bill limiting firearm possession to court‑ordered assisted outpatient treatment participants
Summary
The House adopted the favorable report on House Bill 592, which restricts firearm possession only for individuals placed in assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) by court order. Lawmakers clarified the restriction does not apply to people who voluntarily seek mental‑health treatment.
The Maryland House of Delegates adopted the favorable report on House Bill 592, a measure that would prohibit possession of firearms by respondents enrolled in court‑ordered assisted outpatient treatment (AOT).
Lawmakers debated whether the bill would affect people who voluntarily enter treatment. An unidentified delegate asked whether voluntary participation would trigger a firearms prohibition, citing hunters and recreational…
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