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HB 934

Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention - Resources, Tools, and Educational Materials

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lesley Lopez

Maryland bill establishes state Center for Firearm Violence Prevention to create and distribute evidence-based educational resources and intervention tools for violence reduction.

Hearing 3/05 at 3:00 p.m.
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Bill Summary · HB 934

Legislative bill overview

HB 934 establishes a Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention in Maryland to develop and distribute resources, tools, and educational materials aimed at reducing gun violence. The bill creates an institutional framework for evidence-based prevention programming and public education initiatives related to firearm safety and violence reduction.

Why is this important

Firearm violence remains a significant public health concern, and this bill represents an attempt to institutionalize prevention and intervention efforts rather than relying solely on enforcement or regulation. The center could serve as a centralized resource for communities, healthcare providers, and schools seeking evidence-based approaches to violence prevention.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation and funding: Questions about how the center will be funded, staffed, and whether resources should prioritize prevention over other public safety approaches
  • Scope of prevention focus: Disagreement over whether educational materials should address all firearm violence contexts (suicides, accidents, homicides) or focus narrowly on specific issues
  • Effectiveness and evidence standards: Debate over which prevention strategies count as "evidence-based" and whether the center should focus on tested interventions or broader awareness campaigns
  • Political framing: Differing views on whether prevention-focused messaging complements or conflicts with Second Amendment considerations and gun ownership rights

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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