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MI HB5388

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bradley Slagh

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Expands the legal definition of "self-defense spray or foam device" to include solutions containing up to 8% chlorobenzylidene malononitrile and 1% nonenamide (CS gas compounds)

  • Authorizes law enforcement employees (those authorized by county sheriff or chief of police) to carry and use self-defense devices containing the newly added CS gas formula while performing official duties

  • Permits civilians to use self-defense spray devices containing the new CS gas formula for protection of persons or property in circumstances that would justify physical force

  • Maintains existing penalties: misdemeanor with up to 2 years imprisonment and/or $2,000 fine for improper use; up to 90 days imprisonment and/or $500 fine for selling to minors

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment

Legislative Description

Weapons: other; definition of self-defense spray; expand to allow to be dispensed through a cartridge or projectile. Amends sec. 224d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.224d).

Weapons: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/16/2025

12/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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