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MI HB4980

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Maddock

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Allows Michigan residents to apply for a concealed pistol license at any county clerk's office in the state, rather than requiring application in the county where the applicant resides
  • Amends the Firearms Act of 1927 (MCL 28.425b and 28.425l) to change "the county" to "any county" for license application filing requirements
  • Maintains all existing eligibility requirements including age (21+), citizenship/residency status, completion of pistol safety training, and background check criteria
  • Preserves the $100 nonrefundable application and licensing fee and the 45-day processing timeline for issuing licenses or notices of statutory disqualification
  • Introduced September 18, 2025 by Representative Maddock and 31 co-sponsors, referred to the House Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Weapons: licensing; license to carry a concealed pistol; modify requirement to file in county of residence. Amends secs. 5b & 5l of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425b & 28.425l).

Weapons: firearms

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety1/27/2026
Judiciary9/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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