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HB 1866 - Prohibits the Possession and Use of Machine Gun Conversion Devices - Pennsylvania Key Vote

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Title: Prohibits the Possession and Use of Machine Gun Conversion Devices

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits the possession and use of machine gun conversion devices, commonly known as "Glock switches" or "auto-sears," in Pennsylvania.

Highlights:

  • Defines “machinegun conversion device” as a part or combination of parts designed to accelerate the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm to simulate the rate of fire of a machinegun (Sec. 1).

  • Expands the list of prohibited offensive weapons under existing code to include machinegun conversion devices (Sec. 1).

  • Requires the Attorney General to provide notice of the contents of this Act to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin (Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that this Act takes effect 30 days after publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text

Title: Prohibits the Possession and Use of Machine Gun Conversion Devices

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