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MI HB5887

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Thomas McMillin

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employees of most federal agencies from carrying firearms in Michigan within 30 days of the act's effective date while conducting official duties.

  • Excludes the Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, U.S. Capitol Police, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Central Intelligence Agency, and military departments from the firearms restriction.

  • Makes violations a felony punishable by imprisonment for up to 5 years or a fine of up to $2,500.

  • Allows the Michigan Department of State Police to provide assistance to federal agencies in emergencies upon request.

  • Defines "emergency," "federal agency," and "firearm" by reference to existing Michigan law and federal statute.

Legislative Description

Weapons; firearms; carrying of firearms in this state by employees of certain federal agencies; prohibit. Creates new act.

Weapons, firearms

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 10/03/2014

10/22/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/2/2014

Full Bill Text

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