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MI SB0030

Bill

Status

Passed

5/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Goeff Hansen

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands Michigan's concealed pistol licensing law to include portable devices using electro-muscular disruption technology (such as Tasers) under the same licensing and regulatory framework as firearms.

  • Requires licensed individuals carrying concealed pistols or electro-muscular disruption devices to possess their license at all times, display it upon peace officer request along with driver's license or ID, and immediately disclose to stopped officers that they are carrying such devices; violations result in civil infractions with fines up to $100 or license suspension/revocation.

  • Prohibits carrying concealed pistols or electro-muscular disruption devices while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances or with a bodily alcohol content of .02 or more grams per 100 milliliters of blood, with penalties ranging from $100 fines to permanent license revocation depending on alcohol level.

  • Establishes locations where concealed pistols and electro-muscular disruption devices cannot be carried, including schools, child care centers, sports arenas, bars/taverns, places of worship, hospitals, and college dormitories/classrooms, with specific exemptions for law enforcement officers, security personnel, private investigators, and retired officers.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment (August 6, 2012) and is contingent upon passage of Senate Bill 29 of the 96th Legislature.

Legislative Description

Weapons; licensing; sale, possession, and use of device that uses electro-muscular disruption technology; amend firearms act to allow under certain circumstances. Amends title & secs. 5f, 5g, 5k & 5o of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425f et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0029'11

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Last Action

Assigned Pa 0123'12 With Immediate Effect

5/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/19/2011

Full Bill Text

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