House Bill 5509 Summary

• Amends Michigan's firearm licensing law (1927 PA 372) to modify exemptions from concealed pistol licensing requirements for Department of Corrections employees.

• Removes the restriction limiting Department of Corrections employee authorization to only "during the performance of his or her duties or while going to or returning from his or her duties."

• Allows the Department of Corrections to establish conditions and restrictions for carrying concealed pistols in written authorizations, potentially including required training.

• Requires Department of Corrections employees authorized to carry concealed pistols to possess written authorization at all times while carrying and prohibits carrying in violation of stated conditions or restrictions.

• Maintains existing exemptions from licensing requirements for peace officers, military members, out-of-state license holders, and others enumerated in current law.