Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 577: Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 577 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols. Primary sponsor: Nicole Williams (Democratic), Derrick Coley (Democratic), Elizabeth Embry (Democratic), Julian Ivey (Democratic), Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Gabriel Moreno (Democratic), Cheryl Pasteur (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Gary Simmons (Democratic), Karen Simpson (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Karen Toles (Democratic), Caylin Young (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Derrick Coley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Elizabeth Embry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Julian Ivey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Lesley Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Gabriel Moreno | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Cheryl Pasteur | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11A |
| Scott Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Gary Simmons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12B |
| Karen Simpson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Kym Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Karen Toles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Caylin Young | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings
- Referred Rules
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Floor Amendment {
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- Motion Special Order until Next Session (Delegate Pippy) Adopted
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
- Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary