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MI HB4205

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Phil Skaggs

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits openly carrying an assault weapon within 1,000 feet of a government building, courthouse, or school when the person knows they are within that distance.

  • First offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days imprisonment or a fine up to $2,500, or both.

  • Second offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment or a fine up to $5,000, or both.

  • Third or subsequent offense is a felony punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment or a fine up to $10,000, or both.

  • Defines "assault weapon" to include belt-fed weapons, semiautomatic rifles and pistols with certain features (folding stocks, barrel shrouds, detachable magazines), and semiautomatic shotguns with folding stocks and high-capacity magazines; exempts law enforcement officers and manually-operated, unserviceable, and antique firearms; takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Crimes: weapons; openly carrying an assault weapon within 1,000 feet of certain places; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 234g.

Weapons: firearms

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/07/2023

3/8/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/7/2023

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