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MI SB1045

Bill

Status

Passed

7/18/2012

Primary Sponsor

John Gleason

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows persons with disabilities to transport an unloaded firearm in a vehicle (except cars or trucks) on a state-licensed game bird hunting preserve if the vehicle operates at no more than 10 miles per hour.

  • Permits persons with disabilities to possess a loaded firearm and discharge it to take an animal from a vehicle (except cars or trucks) on a state-licensed game bird hunting preserve when the vehicle is not moving.

  • Requires persons with disabilities to carry proof of eligibility under the Michigan vehicle code (disability certificate, placard, or special registration plate) and provide it upon request of a peace officer.

  • Defines "person with a disability" for hunting purposes as someone with blindness, severe mobility limitations, lung disease, cardiovascular disease, or other diagnosed conditions creating severe mobility limitations.

  • Effective immediately upon approval by the Governor on June 25, 2012.

Legislative Description

Natural resources; hunting; disabled individual hunting on a licensed game bird hunting preserve; allow to possess a firearm in certain motorized vehicles. Amends secs. 40111, 81101 & 81133 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40111 et seq.).

Disabilities, other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0246'12 With Immediate Effect

7/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources, Tourism, And Outdoor Recreation5/30/2012
Outdoor Recreation And Tourism3/27/2012

Full Bill Text

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