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MI HB6067

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/23/2018

Primary Sponsor

Beau LaFave

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan's concealed pistol licensing law to allow teachers and school employees to carry electro-muscular disruption devices (tasers) on school premises where they are employed.

  • Maintains existing restrictions prohibiting concealed pistol carry on schools, child care facilities, sports arenas, bars/taverns, religious institutions, large entertainment venues (2,500+ capacity), hospitals, and college dormitories/classrooms.

  • Provides exemptions from these restrictions for retired law enforcement, security personnel employed by restricted entities, private investigators, corrections officers, state police officers, sheriff's posse members, court officers, and peace officers.

  • Establishes penalties for violations: first violation is a civil infraction with up to $500 fine and 6-month license suspension; second violation is a misdemeanor with up to $1,000 fine and license revocation; third or subsequent violation is a felony with up to 4 years imprisonment and/or $5,000 fine.

  • Clarifies that parking areas of restricted premises are excluded from the prohibitions on carrying concealed pistols.

Legislative Description

Weapons; other; teachers to carry tasers in school where they are employed; allow. Amends sec. 5o of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425o).

State agencies (existing): education

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/23/2018

5/24/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/23/2018

Full Bill Text

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