Maryland lawmakers are debating House Bill 365, which seeks to prevent authorized medical cannabis patients from being denied the right to purchase, own, possess, or carry a firearm solely based on their patient status, addressing a current loophole in state law. This state-level reform would not affect the similar federal prohibition, which is currently facing scrutiny by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Maryland Considers Bill Protecting Medical Cannabis Patients’ Gun Rights

Feb 5, 2026

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Kyle Jaeger

Marijuana Moment

Maryland lawmakers are once again tackling a major hurdle for the medical community: the clash between cannabis use and Second Amendment rights. Delegate Robin Grammer is pushing House Bill 365, a common-sense reform aimed at closing a legal loophole that currently forces Maryland patients to choose between their medicine and their right to own a firearm. Right now, simply having a medical card can trigger a denial from state police during a gun purchase, even if you’ve never touched the plant. This bill would ensure that being a registered patient isn't the sole reason for losing your rights.

While this doesn't fix the federal ban currently being weighed by the Supreme Court, it’s a massive win for state-level autonomy. For regular tokers and patients, this is about ending the "second-class citizen" treatment of cannabis users. No one should have to sacrifice their constitutional rights to access a legal, life-changing plant. It’s a huge step toward normalizing cannabis as a legitimate healthcare choice rather than a legal liability.

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