HB1067 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out.

What is the status of HB1067?

In committee as of April 10, 2026. Latest action: Senate Refuses Recede (April 10, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1067?

Michele Guyton (D, 42B), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1067?

On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb1067?ys=2026RS

Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Maryland HB1067: Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out

Q: What does HB1067 do?

In its own words: A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out FOR the purpose of 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 a certain date under certain circumstances; and generally relating to phasing out the use of lead or lead-based ammunition for hunting. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Natural Resources Section 10-408 Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) Preamble.

Status: In committee, April 10, 2026

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.

What the bill says

A bill ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out FOR the purpose of 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 a certain date under certain circumstances; and generally relating to phasing out the use of lead or lead-based ammunition for hunting. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Natural Resources Section 10-408 Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) Preamble.

From the introduced text, February 10, 2026:

A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT concerning Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out FOR the purpose of 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 a certain date under certain circumstances; and generally relating to phasing out the use of lead or lead-based ammunition for hunting. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Natural Resources Section 10-408 Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) Preamble WHEREAS, The 1991 federal ban on the use of lead ammunition in waterfowl hunting is considered one of the greatest conservation and animal welfare achievements in wildlife management in the last century; and WHEREAS, The federal ban on the use of lead ammunition in waterfowl hunting saves over 1.4 million ducks annually from lead poisoning, enabling larger fall flights of ducks and geese, and increasing opportunities for hunters; and WHEREAS, England, Scotland, and Wales will phase out the use of lead ammunition by 2029 in recognition of the serious cumulative health and environmental impacts on humans and animals; and WHEREAS, Over 500 peer-reviewed studies recognize that there is no safe level of lead exposure for humans; and EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from …

Maryland HB1067: Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out

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