Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 299: AN ACT relating to machine gun conversion devices.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 299 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to machine gun conversion devices. Primary sponsor: Jason Nemes (Republican), John Blanton (Republican), Tina Bojanowski (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Myron Dossett (Republican), Tony Hampton (Republican), Chris Lewis (Republican), Joshua Watkins (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to define "machine gun"; establish the offense of possession of a machine gun conversion device as a Class C felony.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Nemes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| John Blanton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Tina Bojanowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Myron Dossett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Tony Hampton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Chris Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Joshua Watkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 65-25 with Committee Substitute (1)
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 26 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
- reassigned to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
- to Judiciary (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House