Maryland: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2026 Session

This week, the Maryland General Assembly adjourned sine die for the 2026 session. This year, several pieces of legislation restricting your Second Amendment rights were introduced and two, including a ban on many common semi-automatic handguns and a new statewide gun “buy-back” scheme, are with the Governor for his consideration. Below is a description of those bills and other anti-Second Amendment bills that were stopped this year.

The following bills are currently with Governor Moore:

SB 334 seeks to prohibit so-called “machine gun convertible pistols” using vague and overly broad language that could sweep in many commonly owned semi-automatic handguns, including Gen 5 and older Glock pistols, simply because criminals might illegally modify them with conversion devices. These conversion devices are already illegal, yet this proposal targets responsible firearm owners rather than criminals who ignore existing law.

• This legislation was amended from its original form to include exemptions for immediate family transfers, inheritance, and temporary transfers for repair and servicing.

SB 775 would require that every firearm surrendered through a gun buyback program be permanently destroyed, including all components and parts.

Please use the take action button below and urge Governor Moore to VETO these anti-gun bills!

The following bills were defeated this session:

SB 830/HB 1339 Handgun Roster “Reform”, would have handed sweeping authority to the Attorney General to dictate which handguns can be sold in the state, including retroactive reviews aimed at purging models already on the roster.

HB 1067/SB 181 would have required the Department of Natural Resources to phase out traditional lead ammunition for the hunting of all game species.

SB 118/HB 197 would have imposed an 11% excise tax on firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition.

SB 20/HB 83, the so‑called “Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act.” This bill would have dramatically expanded firearm surrender tied to civil protective orders without due process protections.

HB 1608 would have required firearms, loaded or unloaded, to be locked in expensive “fire, impact, and tamper-resistant” storage containers whenever they are not carried or under the direct control of the owner.

NRA thanks all members and fellow Second Amendment advocates who engaged with their legislators this session. NRA will return to Annapolis for the 2027 legislative session. Please stay tuned to the NRA-ILA website and your inbox for updates.