Machine Gun Convertible Pistol Ban
Summary
Maryland passed SB334, prohibiting the manufacturing, selling, purchasing, receiving, or transferring of machine gun convertible pistols effective January 1, 2027. The Maryland Department of State Police must adopt regulations and publish a list of prohibited machine gun convertible pistols. Violations constitute criminal firearm offenses under Maryland law.
What changed
Maryland Senate Bill 334 was passed on March 19, 2026, creating a new prohibition on machine gun convertible pistols effective January 1, 2027. The bill prohibits a person from manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, purchasing, receiving, or transferring a machine gun convertible pistol, subject to certain exceptions. The Maryland Department of State Police is required to adopt implementing regulations and publish a list of prohibited machine gun convertible pistols.
Manufacturers and retailers of firearms in Maryland must ensure compliance with this prohibition by January 1, 2027. Any person currently possessing these firearms should review the forthcoming State Police regulations for compliance requirements and exceptions. The bill passed with a 28-16 vote in the Senate and was referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
What to do next
- Discontinue manufacturing machine gun convertible pistols by January 1, 2027
- Cease sales and transfers of machine gun convertible pistols by January 1, 2027
- Review Maryland State Police regulations when published for the prohibited pistol list and applicable exceptions
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Maryland / SB334 Passed SB334 Senate Bill Passed 2026-03-19
Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols
Prohibiting, on or after January 1, 2027, a person from manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, purchasing, receiving, or transferring a certain machine gun convertible pistol, subject to certain exceptions; requiring the Department of State Police to adopt regulations to implement the requirements of the Act, including publishing a list of prohibited machine gun convertible pistols; etc.
Bill Details
State Maryland
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
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Sponsors
Sara Love (Sen - D) William Smith (Sen - D) Jeff Waldstreicher (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-06 H Motion Special Order until Next Session (Delegate Pippy) Adopted 2026-04-06 H Favorable with Amendments {413723/1 Adopted 2026-04-06 H Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary 2026-03-26 H Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m. 2026-03-20 H Referred Judiciary 2026-03-19 S Third Reading Passed (28-16) 2026-03-16 S Second Reading Passed with Amendments 2026-03-16 S Favorable with Amendments {993425/1 Adopted 2026-03-16 S Motion Special Order until 3/17 (Senator Ready) Rejected 2026-03-16 S Favorable with Amendments {993425/1 2026-03-16 S Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Ready) Adopted 2026-03-16 S Favorable with Amendments {993425/1 2026-03-13 S Motion Laid Over (Senator Ready) Adopted 2026-03-13 S Favorable with Amendments {993425/1 2026-03-12 S Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings 2026-01-28 S Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. 2026-01-23 S First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Votes
2026-03-19 Third Reading Passed Yea: 28 Nay: 16
Committee Referrals
2026-01-23 S Judicial Proceedings 2026-03-20 H Judiciary
Amendments
2026-03-13 Favorable with Amendments 993425/1 2026-04-06 Favorable with Amendments 413723/1 Adopted Adopted
Bill Text Versions
2026-01-23 Introduced 2026-03-17 Engrossed
Subjects
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes Crimes and Punishments Dealers Equipment Estates and Trusts Guns Industry and Manufacturing Law Enforcement Penalties and Sentences Retail Sales Rules and Regulations State Police, Department of Transfer of Goods kinship Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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