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MI HB5748

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/9/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Rendon

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Eliminates reference to a repealed definition in section 231a of the Michigan penal code from pistol licensing requirements

  • Maintains existing licensing requirements for pistol purchase, carry, possession, and transport in Michigan, requiring applicants to obtain licenses from local police commissioners, chiefs, or sheriffs unless they meet specific exemptions

  • Exempts nonresident individuals from Michigan pistol licensing if they hold a valid out-of-state pistol license, possess the pistol for lawful purposes, are visiting for 180 days or less, and own the pistol being carried

  • Exempts active military personnel from certain residency requirements and allows military members on leave or recently discharged to obtain licenses within 30 days of arriving in Michigan

  • Requires licensing authorities to issue licenses during normal business hours and maintain pistol entry databases, with purchasers required to register firearms within 10 days of purchase

Legislative Description

Weapons; firearms; reference to certain repealed definition in the penal code; eliminate. Amends sec. 2 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422).

Weapons, other

Last Action

Referred To Committee Of The Whole

12/3/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/9/2014

Full Bill Text

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