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2026 Regular Session

HB299

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AN ACT relating to machine gun conversion devices.

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.

Introduced: January 9, 2026

Last action: March 3, 2026

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This bill would create a new state law specifically addressing machine gun conversion devices, which are attachments that can make a semi-automatic firearm fire like a machine gun. It defines what counts as a machine gun under Kentucky law and makes it a Class C felony to possess one of these conversion devices. Who it may affect: Kentucky residents who own or carry firearms.

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Legislative History

Jan 9, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 9, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 16, 2026 · House
To Judiciary (H)
Feb 18, 2026 · House
Reassigned To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H) (clerical)
Feb 24, 2026 · House
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar With Committee Substitute (1)
Feb 25, 2026 · House
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 25, 2026 · House
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Thursday, February 26 2026 (clerical)
Mar 2, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 65-25 With Committee Substitute (1) (clerical)

Primary Sponsor

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Jason Nemes

Representative · House District 033

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Jason.Nemes@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (7)

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John Blanton

Representative · House District 092

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John.Blanton@kylegislature.gov
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Tina Bojanowski

Representative · House District 032

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Tina.Bojanowski@kylegislature.gov
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Beverly Chester-Burton

Representative · House District 044

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beverly.chesterburton@kylegislature.gov
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Myron Dossett

Representative · House District 009

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Myron.Dossett@kylegislature.gov
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Tony Hampton

Representative · House District 062

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tony.hampton@kylegislature.gov
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Chris Lewis

Representative · House District 029

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chris.lewis@kylegislature.gov
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Joshua Watkins

Representative · House District 042

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joshua.watkins@kylegislature.gov
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Roll calls

March 2, 2026

House: 3rd reading, passed 65-25 with Committee Substitute (1)

Yea: 65
Nay: 25
Absent: 10
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