Bill > HB4843

This bill amends Michigan's penal code to modify regulations around portable devices that can direct electrical current, impulse, wave, or beam, specifically expanding the types of such devices and the circumstances under which they can be possessed and used. The bill adds a new category of "conducted electrical energy CD3 technology" devices alongside existing "electro-muscular disruption technology" devices, and expands the list of professionals who can legally possess and use these devices, including private security guards with concealed pistol licenses, aircraft crew members, and private security police officers. The bill requires written authorization from employers for many of these professionals and mandates training on device use, effects, and risks. The bill also clarifies acceptable usage, specifying that these devices can be used to de-escalate situations, temporarily incapacitate individuals, deter assaults, or overcome illegal resistance. Penalties for unauthorized possession or misuse remain strict, with potential felony charges carrying up to 4 years imprisonment and/or a $2,000 fine. The bill introduces more precise definitions and tracking requirements for these devices, including mandating devices with memory storage that can record the date, time, and duration of electrical impulses delivered.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4843