Bill > HB1287

This bill adds a new definition and prohibition related to "convertible pistols" in Maryland's criminal law. Specifically, the bill defines a "convertible pistol" as any semiautomatic pistol that can be transformed into a machine gun simply by attaching a switch/auto-sear (a device that modifies a firearm's firing mechanism to allow multiple shots with a single trigger pull). The bill makes it illegal for any person to manufacture, sell, offer for sale, purchase, receive, or transfer such a convertible pistol. If someone is found in violation of this prohibition, they would be subject to standard misdemeanor penalties, which include potential imprisonment of up to 3 years and/or a fine of up to $5,000. The bill would take effect on October 1, 2025, and is part of Maryland's broader efforts to regulate certain types of firearms and modifications that could potentially increase a weapon's rate of fire or lethality.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1287?ys=2025RS