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MI HB5563
Bill
Status
4/14/2016
Primary Sponsor
Robert Wittenberg
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AI Summary
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Prohibits licensed concealed pistol carriers from carrying firearms on school property, child care facilities, sports arenas/stadiums, bars/taverns, places of worship, entertainment venues with 2,500+ seat capacity, hospitals, college dormitories/classrooms, and state-owned or leased buildings.
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Allows parents/guardians to carry concealed pistols in vehicles while dropping off or picking up students at schools, and permits religious institutions to allow concealed carry if presiding officials permit it.
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Exempts retired police/law enforcement officers, armed security personnel, private investigators, corrections officers, state police officers, sheriff's posse members, auxiliary/reserve officers, probation/parole officers, and state judges from these weapon-free zone restrictions.
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Prohibits electro-muscular disruption devices on all premises listed in subsection (1).
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Establishes penalties: first violation is a state civil infraction with up to $500 fine and 6-month license suspension; second violation is a misdemeanor with up to $1,000 fine and permanent license revocation; third or subsequent violation is a felony punishable by up to 4 years imprisonment and/or up to $5,000 fine.
Legislative Description
Weapons; concealed; weapon-free zones; include all buildings owned or leased by this state. Amends sec. 5o of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425o).
Weapons: firearms
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/14/2016
4/19/2016