Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland SB879: Baltimore City - Natural Resources - Archery Hunting Safety Zones
Status: Passed one chamber, April 8, 2026
Adding Baltimore City, except legislative district 43A, to the list of jurisdictions in which the safety zone for archery hunters extends 50 yards from a dwelling house, residence, church, or any other building or camp occupied by human beings.
What the bill says
An act concerning Baltimore City - Natural Resources - Sunday Deer Hunting and Archery Hunting Safety Zones FOR the purpose of authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to allow a person to hunt deer on each Sunday of the deer bow hunting season in Baltimore City; adding Baltimore City, subject to a certain exception, to the list of jurisdictions in which the safety zone for archery hunters extends a certain distance from certain structures; and generally relating to hunting in Baltimore City…
From the engrossed text, March 21, 2026:
AN ACT concerning Baltimore City - Natural Resources - Sunday Deer Hunting and Archery Hunting Safety Zones FOR the purpose of authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to allow a person to hunt deer on each Sunday of the deer bow hunting season in Baltimore City; adding Baltimore City, subject to a certain exception, to the list of jurisdictions in which the safety zone for archery hunters extends a certain distance from certain structures; and generally relating to hunting in Baltimore City. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Natural Resources Section 10-410(a) and (g)(3)(i) and 10-906(b)(3)(i) Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Natural Resources Section 10-410(g)(1) Annotated Code of Maryland (2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Natural Resources Section 10-410(g)(3)(i) Annotated Code of Maryland EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from existing law. Underlining indicates amendments to bill. Strike out indicates matter stricken from the bill by amendment or deleted from the law by amendment. *sb0879* SENATE BILL (2023 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: Article - Natural Resources 10-410. (a) (1) (i) The …
Sponsors
- Dalya Attar (D, 41) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Third Reading Passed (129-5)
- : Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- : Favorable with Amendments {463923/1 Adopted
- : Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
- : Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
- : Referred Environment and Transportation
- : Third Reading Passed (42-0)
- : Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- : Favorable with Amendments {443726/1 Adopted
- : Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Votes
- Third Reading Passed (129-5) (April 8, 2026): 129 yea, 5 nay, passed
- Third Reading Passed (42-0) (March 23, 2026): 42 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB879?
- SB879 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Baltimore City - Natural Resources - Archery Hunting Safety Zones.
- What does SB879 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning Baltimore City - Natural Resources - Sunday Deer Hunting and Archery Hunting Safety Zones FOR the purpose of authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to allow a person to hunt deer on each Sunday of the deer bow hunting season in Baltimore City; adding Baltimore City, subject to a certain exception, to the list of jurisdictions in which the safety zone for archery hunters extends a certain distance from certain structures; and generally relating to hunting in Baltimore City…
- What is the status of SB879?
- Passed one chamber as of April 8, 2026. Latest action: Third Reading Passed (129-5) (April 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB879?
- Dalya Attar (D, 41).
- Where is the official record for SB879?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0879?ys=2026RS
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