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MI HB5563

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

Robert Wittenberg

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Prohibits electro-muscular disruption devices on all premises listed in subsection (1).

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/14/2016

Full Bill Text

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