Gary Simmons
Candidate for House of Delegates, District 12B
Background
- Occupation
- State delegate
Delegate for District 12B since 2023. Formerly a manager at the U.S. Government Printing Office (2006–2016) and a special education staff assistant with Anne Arundel County Public Schools (2018–2022).
Documented positions
Public safety
Sponsored a bill requiring defibrillators in local police vehicles.In office
HB 32 (2026).
ReportDelegate Gary Simmons: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Local Law Enforcement Vehicles - Requirements - Automated External Defibrillators”
Sponsored a bill on police use of body-worn cameras.In office
HB 349 (2026).
ReportDelegate Gary Simmons: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Public Safety - Law Enforcement - Use of Body-Worn Cameras”
Sponsored required literature for firearm and ammunition buyers.In office
HB 875 (2026).
ReportDelegate Gary Simmons: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Public Safety - Distribution of Literature to Purchasers of Firearms and Ammunition”
Sponsored loan repayment and scholarships for correctional officers.In office
HB 1505 (2026); the Senate cross-file was enacted as Chapter 679.
ReportDelegate Gary Simmons: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Higher Education - Loan Repayment and Scholarships for Correctional Officers”
Courts & justice
Sponsored increased penalties for vehicular manslaughter.In office
HB 873 (2026).
ReportDelegate Gary Simmons: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Manslaughter by Vehicle or Vessel - Increased Penalties (Jamari's Law)”
Sponsored wider eligibility for motions to reduce sentences.In office
HB 1489 (2026).
ReportDelegate Gary Simmons: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
“Criminal Procedure - Motion to Reduce Duration of Sentence - Eligibility (Vincent Anthony Fisher III Act)”
All sources (4)
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election (every county's ballot styles)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- 2026 Gubernatorial General Election State Candidates List
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Anne Arundel County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Delegate Gary Simmons: member page (biography and 2026 sponsored legislation)
Government record · Maryland General Assembly · mgaleg.maryland.gov
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