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MI SB0761

Bill

Status

Passed

7/18/2012

Primary Sponsor

Michael Kowall

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the 1927 Firearms Act to allow persons who registered firearms as pistols before January 1, 2013 to continue possessing them as pistols even if they exceed 26 inches in length, provided registration has been maintained without lapse.

  • Permits registered firearms owners to elect to have their firearm no longer classified as a pistol by notifying the Michigan Department of State Police.

  • Defines key terms including "firearm," "pistol," "peace officer," "reserve peace officer," and "state court judge" for purposes of the act.

  • Takes effect January 1, 2013, contingent upon enactment of Senate Bills 760 and 762 during the 96th Legislature.

  • Approved by Governor on June 25, 2012 and filed with Secretary of State on July 2, 2012.

Legislative Description

Weapons; firearms; definition of pistol; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0760'11, SB 0762'11

Weapons, firearms

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0243'12 With Immediate Effect

7/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/19/2011

Full Bill Text

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