Bill > AB1127

This bill addresses the regulation of "machinegun-convertible pistols" and "pistol converters" in California by introducing several key provisions. The bill defines a "machinegun-convertible pistol" as a semiautomatic pistol with a specific trigger mechanism that can be easily converted into a fully automatic weapon using a "pistol converter" - a device that replaces the pistol's backplate and interferes with the trigger mechanism to enable automatic firing. Starting January 1, 2026, licensed firearms dealers will be prohibited from selling, offering, exchanging, or transferring such pistols, with escalating penalties for violations: the first violation incurs a fine up to $1,000, the second violation can result in a fine up to $5,000 and potential license suspension, and the third violation is a misdemeanor that will result in license revocation. The bill expands the legal definition of a "machinegun" to include these convertible pistols and provides numerous exceptions to the sales ban, such as transfers to law enforcement, military, forensic laboratories, and certain governmental agencies. The bill also authorizes the Department of Justice to adopt regulations implementing these restrictions and includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the law is found unconstitutional, the remaining provisions will still stand.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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