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MI SB0860

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/16/2020

Primary Sponsor

Tom Barrett

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Origin

Senate

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Emergency Management Act (1976 PA 390, MCL 30.405) to restrict the governor's emergency powers during declared disasters or emergencies.

  • Prohibits the governor from seizing, taking, or confiscating lawfully possessed firearms or ammunition during a state of disaster or emergency.

  • Prohibits the governor from banning the sale or purchase of firearms or ammunition during a state of disaster or emergency.

  • Changes the language describing violations from "pursuant to" to "under" this section, with violations remaining a misdemeanor offense.

Legislative Description

Law enforcement: other; confiscation of lawfully possessed firearms when a state of emergency is declared; prohibit under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 5 of 1976 PA 390 (MCL 30.405).

Weapons: firearms

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

4/16/2020

Committee Referrals

Government Operations4/16/2020

Full Bill Text

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