Maryland HB577 prohibits the manufacture, sale, and transfer of machine gun convertible pistols.

Maryland HB577 amends the state's criminal law to prohibit the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, purchase, receipt, or transfer of machine gun convertible pistols. This includes pistols with a cruciform trigger bar that can be converted to fire automatically. The bill defines "machine gun convertible pistol" and "pistol converter." It exempts certain entities, such as law enforcement agencies and personnel, from the prohibition. The law takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB577 prohibits the manufacture, sale, and transfer of machine gun convertible pistols.

Maryland HB577 amends the state's criminal law to prohibit the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, purchase, receipt, or transfer of machine gun convertible pistols. This includes pistols with a cruciform trigger bar that can be converted to fire automatically. The bill defines "machine gun convertible pistol" and "pistol converter." It exempts certain entities, such as law enforcement agencies and personnel, from the prohibition. The law takes effect on October 1, 2026.