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MI HB6266

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/29/2020

Primary Sponsor

Gary Eisen

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds "elected official" to the definitions in Michigan's concealed pistol licensing law, defined as an individual holding an elective office in the state.

  • Allows currently serving elected officials and those who served within the last 2 years to carry concealed pistols in pistol-free zones, with county sheriff approval available as an additional option for former officials.

  • Removes references to switchblade possession (section 226a of Michigan Penal Code) from the misdemeanor disqualifications for concealed pistol license eligibility.

  • Changes statutory language from "forthwith" to "immediately" regarding surrender of suspended or revoked licenses to the county clerk.

  • Makes technical corrections to references to the Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act capitalization.

Legislative Description

Weapons: concealed; pistol-free zones; exempt elected officials, and extend for 1 year after tenure. Amends secs. 1, 5b & 5o of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421 et seq.).

Weapons: firearms

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/29/2020

9/30/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary9/29/2020

Full Bill Text

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