HB 5328 Summary

• Amends Michigan's concealed pistol licensing law to modify the application process, eligibility criteria, and procedural requirements for obtaining a concealed carry license.

• Requires applicants to be 21 years or older, a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted alien, and a Michigan resident for at least 6 months, with exceptions for those holding valid out-of-state licenses or on active military duty.

• Establishes comprehensive disqualifications including felony convictions, specific misdemeanors within defined timeframes (3-8 years), mental health adjudications, involuntary commitment, and diagnosed mental illness at time of application.

• Sets the application fee at $105.00 with allocation to county clerk ($26.00), county sheriff ($15.00), and state police ($64.00) for fingerprint processing and FBI background checks.

• Requires licensing boards to issue or deny licenses within 45 days of receiving fingerprint comparison reports; if reports are delayed beyond 60 days, applicants receive temporary licenses valid for 180 days.