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MI HB5286

MI HB5286
Weapons: other; local government adopting or enforcing an ordinance more restrictive than state law related to knives; prohibit. Creates new act.


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Introduced
12/05/2019
In Committee
03/17/2020
Crossed Over
03/12/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

100th Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to prohibit political subdivisions in this state from imposing certain restrictions on the transportation, possession, carrying, sale, transfer, purchase, gift, devise, licensing, registration, manufacturing, or use of knives or components of knives.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Michigan Knife Rights Act," prohibits political subdivisions in the state from enacting any ordinance, rule, or tax relating to the transportation, possession, carrying, sale, transfer, purchase, gift, devise, licensing, registration, or use of a knife or knife-making components that is more restrictive than state law. It also prohibits political subdivisions from enacting any rule or ordinance relating to the manufacture of a knife that is more restrictive than any rule or ordinance relating to the manufacture of any other commercial goods. Any existing or future rule or ordinance adopted by a political subdivision that conflicts with these provisions is deemed void.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 03/17/2020)

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