Maryland SB334: Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols

What the bill says

An act concerning Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols FOR the purpose of prohibiting, on or after a certain date, a person from manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, purchasing, receiving, or transferring a certain machine gun convertible pistol, subject to certain exceptions; and generally relating to firearm crimes…

From the enrolled text, June 3, 2026:

AN ACT concerning Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols FOR the purpose of prohibiting, on or after a certain date, a person from manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, purchasing, receiving, or transferring a certain machine gun convertible pistol, subject to certain exceptions; and generally relating to firearm crimes. BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Criminal Law Section 4-301(a) and 4-306 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) BY adding to Article - Criminal Law Section 4-301(m) and (n) 4-301(h), (j), (o), and (p) and 4-305.2 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Criminal Law Section 4-301(m) 4-301(h) through (o) and 4-302 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: Article - Criminal Law 4-301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (H) "COMMON HOUSEHOLD TOOL" INCLUDES A SCREWDRIVER, A PIPE WRENCH, PLIERS, A HACKSAW, A CROWBAR, AN ELECTRIC DRILL, A ROTARY TOOL, A HAMMER, A CHISEL, A FILE, AND A CRESCENT WRENCH. [(h)] (I) (1) "Copycat weapon" means: Ch. 771 2026 LAWS OF MARYLAND (i) a semiautomatic centerfire rifle that can accept a detachable magazine …

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Sponsors

• Sara Love (D, 16) · primary sponsor
• William Smith (D)
• Jeff Waldstreicher (D, 18)

Latest actions

1. May 26, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 771
2. April 10, 2026: Returned Passed
3. April 9, 2026: House Recede
4. April 9, 2026: Third Reading Passed (91-40)
5. April 9, 2026: Motion Recede (Delegate Bartlett) Adopted
6. April 9, 2026: Senate Requests House Recede
7. April 9, 2026: Senate Refuses Concur House Amendments
8. April 8, 2026: Motion Special Order until 4/9 (Senator Smith) Adopted
9. April 8, 2026: Motion Reconsider the Vote to Not Concur (Senator Smith) Adopted
10. April 8, 2026: Senate Requests House Recede

Votes

• Third Reading Passed (91-40) (April 9, 2026): 91 yea, 40 nay, passed
• Third Reading Passed (92-39) (April 8, 2026): 92 yea, 39 nay, passed
• Third Reading Passed (28-16) (March 19, 2026): 28 yea, 16 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB334?

SB334 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols.

What does SB334 do?

In its own words: An act concerning Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols FOR the purpose of prohibiting, on or after a certain date, a person from manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, purchasing, receiving, or transferring a certain machine gun convertible pistol, subject to certain exceptions; and generally relating to firearm crimes…

What is the status of SB334?

Signed into law as of May 26, 2026. Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 771 (May 26, 2026).

Who sponsored SB334?

Sara Love (D, 16), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB334?

On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0334?ys=2026RS