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MI HB5327

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Rendon

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Firearms records are classified as confidential and exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (1976 PA 442).

  • Peace officers and authorized system users may access firearms records only when: a peace officer has reasonable suspicion an individual poses a threat to themselves or others (including peace officers); reasonable suspicion the individual committed an offense with a pistol; reasonable suspicion a pistol was used in committing an offense; ensuring officer safety before lawful search and seizure; for purposes of the firearms licensing act; or when necessary within the officer's lawful duties with documented reason.

  • Intentional violations of the disclosure restrictions are civil infractions with fines up to $500.

  • The bill takes effect only if Senate Bill No. 49 and House Bills Nos. 4155, 5324, 5325, 5326, 5328, and 5329 are all enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Weapons; licensing; firearms records; exempt from freedom of information act and provide for disclosure only under certain circumstances. Amends 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421 - 28.435) by adding sec. 1b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4155'13, HB 5324'14, HB 5325'14, HB 5326'14, HB 5328'14, HB 5329'14, SB 0049'13

Weapons, licensing

Last Action

Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute S-1

4/23/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/13/2014

Full Bill Text

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