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MD SB334
Bill
AI Summary
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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
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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
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Adds pistol converters (including 3D-printed versions) to the definition of "rapid fire activators" already prohibited under Maryland law
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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
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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