Senator Brian Frosh Chairman, Judicial Proceedings committee (D - Montgomery County)

Senator Brian Frosh (D-16), chair of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee, and other elected officials announced on Wednesday a legislative package designed to curb gun violence in the state of Maryland.“The message from the tragic shootings in Newtown, Connecticut is clear,” said Sen. Frosh. “We must act now to protect our children, our families and our communities.”

Frosh said he will seek approval of a package of bills authored by himself, Sen. Bill Ferguson (D-46), Sen. Lisa Gladden (D- 41), and Sen. Jamie Raskin (D-20).

“These are reasonable and common sense proposals that will help law enforcement officials to crack down on illegal gun sellers, restrict the availability of assault weapons, require new gun safety measures, limit the number of rounds in gun magazines, and outlaw carrying a firearm into certain public spaces.”