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MI SB0407
MI SB0407Weapons: firearms; 1927 PA 372; update references. Amends secs. 2, 2a, 5b, 5o, 12 & 15 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 406'25
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Introduced
06/11/2025
06/11/2025
In Committee
06/11/2025
06/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled"An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,"by amending sections 2, 2a, 5b, 5o, 12, and 15 (MCL 28.422, 28.422a, 28.425b, 28.425o, 28.432, and 28.435), sections 2 and 5b as amended by 2023 PA 37, sections 2a and 12 as amended by 2023 PA 19, section 5o as amended by 2017 PA 95, and section 15 as amended by 2023 PA 17.
AI Summary
This bill amends Michigan's existing firearms licensing law to make several key changes. The bill updates requirements for purchasing and licensing firearms, modifying restrictions on carrying concealed pistols in certain locations, and revising provisions related to firearms sales and dealer responsibilities. Specifically, the bill removes language about "carrying, possessing, or transporting" firearms from several sections, narrows restrictions on where concealed pistols can be carried (eliminating previous prohibitions on carrying in places like child care centers, sports arenas, bars, churches, hospitals, and college dormitories), and makes technical corrections such as updating cross-references and citation numbers. The bill also maintains existing requirements for background checks, licensing procedures, and safety provisions for firearm purchases. The amendments are tied to the passage of Senate Bill 406, meaning they will only take effect if that companion bill is also enacted. The changes appear aimed at slightly relaxing certain firearms regulations while maintaining core licensing and safety requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Jonathan Lindsey (R)*,
Joe Bellino (R),
Kevin Daley (R),
John Damoose (R),
Roger Hauck (R),
Michele Hoitenga (R),
Ruth Johnson (R),
Dan Lauwers (R),
Aric Nesbitt (R),
Jim Runestad (R),
Lana Theis (R),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety (on 06/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0407 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2025-SIB-0407.htm |
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