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MD SB334

Bill

Status

Enrolled

4/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sara Love

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturing, selling, purchasing, receiving, or transferring "machine gun convertible pistols" beginning January 1, 2027, with violations punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment and/or $5,000 fine

  • Defines machine gun convertible pistols as semiautomatic pistols with cruciform trigger bars that can be readily converted to automatic fire using common household tools and a "pistol converter" device

  • Adds pistol converters (including 3D-printed versions) to the definition of "rapid fire activators" already prohibited under Maryland law

  • Exempts law enforcement personnel, military, licensed dealers servicing firearms for exempt parties, inheritance transfers, transfers to immediate family members, and temporary transfers for gunsmith servicing

  • Requires the Department of State Police to adopt regulations implementing the law, including publishing a list of prohibited machine gun convertible pistols

Legislative Description

Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols

Rules and Regulations

Last Action

Returned Passed

4/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/20/2026
Judicial Proceedings1/23/2026

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