2A Compliance Calendar

When tracked firearms laws and ATF rules actually take effect, ordered by effective date, with court blocks and delays flagged. Only measures with a confirmed effective date appear here. General information, not legal advice.

• May 27, 2026: New York — New York signs 2026-27 public protection budget; criminalizes 3D-printed ghost guns, requires prevention tech for 3D printers, creates state drone vendor list — State bill (In effect)
• July 1, 2026: Virginia — Virginia enacts ban on sale and transfer of 'assault firearms' and certain magazines (SB749, Chap.1107) — State bill (In effect)
• July 1, 2026: Virginia — Virginia enacts ban on assault firearms and certain ammunition feeding devices (HB217, CHAP1106) — State bill (In effect)
• January 1, 2027: Maryland — Maryland enacts law criminalizing 'machine gun convertible pistols' (SB334) — State bill (Not yet in effect)

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