# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 13. Miscellaneous Health Care Programs

### Subtitle 52. Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention

#### Section 13-5204

(a) The Center shall:

  (1) Work in consultation with the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy or any successor agency, the Maryland State Police, and any other relevant State or local agency to ensure a multidepartmental approach to reducing firearm violence;

  (2) Solicit and consider recommendations from:

    (i) Communities disproportionately impacted by firearm violence;

    (ii) Public health experts;

    (iii) Individuals or organizations with expertise in firearm safety and training; and

    (iv) Any other experts, groups, or organizations as the executive director determines appropriate and necessary; and

  (3)

    (i) On or before May 1, 2025, submit a preliminary State Plan for a Public Health Approach to Reducing Firearm Violence to guide the work of the Center to the Governor and, in accordance with Sec. 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly; and

    (ii) On or before May 1, 2029, and every 4 years thereafter, submit a State Strategic Plan for Firearm Violence Reduction Using Public Health Strategies to the Governor and, in accordance with Sec. 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

(b) The Center may:

  (1) Offer training and technical assistance to State and local agencies, health care professionals, and community and faith-based organizations to increase capacity to implement evidence-based firearm violence prevention and intervention strategies;

  (2) Issue best practice guidance and model processes in consultation with affected communities regarding implementation of evidence-based firearm violence prevention and intervention strategies;

  (3) In consultation with the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy or any successor agency, facilitate cross-jurisdictional data and information sharing;

  (4) Conduct public awareness campaigns;

  (5) Share data and collaborate with higher education and research institutions regarding the prevention of firearm violence;

  (6) Promote the development of evidence-based firearm violence prevention initiatives in affected communities throughout the State; and

  (7) Engage in any other activity consistent with the Center's mission.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)