HB299

AN ACT relating to machine gun conversion devices.

Chamber Passed·3/3/26

Kentucky HB299 criminalizes possession of machine gun conversion devices.

Kentucky HB299 creates a new section in the Kentucky Revised Statutes to define and criminalize possession of machine gun conversion devices. These devices are parts or combinations of parts designed to increase a firearm's rate of fire. The bill exempts state or local law enforcement officers acting in an official capacity, and those who own or possess firearms registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record or not subject to registration. Possession of such devices is classified as a Class C felony.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 65–25 · Mar 3
Current
Committee on Committees
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Veto Override RCS# 173

65 Yea

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25 Nay

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10 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 24

9:00 AM

House Committee On Veterans, Military Affairs, And Public Protection

History

Mar 3

Senate

received in Senate

Mar 3

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)

Mar 2

House

3rd reading, passed 65-25 with Committee Substitute (1)