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MI HB4855
MI HB4855Weapons: firearms; possession of a pistol by a bow hunter; allow. Amends sec. 43510 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43510).
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Introduced
09/09/2025
09/09/2025
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"by amending section 43510 (MCL 324.43510), as amended by 2013 PA 108.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to allow individuals hunting game with a bow and arrow to also possess a pistol, even if they do not have a concealed pistol license. Previously, the law generally prohibited carrying firearms in areas frequented by wild animals unless a license was possessed, with exceptions for concealed pistol license holders or those authorized to carry concealed pistols under specific statutes. This change, indicated by the insertion of new text (ins tags), clarifies that being engaged in bow and arrow hunting is now a valid circumstance for carrying a pistol without a concealed pistol license, although the pistol cannot be used to take game during archery season unless for self-defense.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (33)
David Prestin (R)*,
Greg Alexander (R),
Joe Aragona (R),
Brian BeGole (R),
Timmy Beson (R),
Matthew Bierlein (R),
Karl Bohnak (R),
Ken Borton (R),
Will Bruck (R),
Cam Cavitt (R),
Jay DeBoyer (R),
Jim DeSana (R),
Parker Fairbairn (R),
Steve Frisbie (R),
Jaime Greene (R),
Mike Hoadley (R),
Gina Johnsen (R),
Tim Kelly (R),
Tom Kunse (R),
Greg Markkanen (R),
David Martin (R),
Mike Mueller (R),
Jerry Neyer (R),
Pat Outman (R),
Brad Paquette (R),
Joseph Pavlov (R),
Angela Rigas (R),
J.R. Roth (R),
Brad Slagh (R),
Alicia St. Germaine (R),
Curt VanderWall (R),
Jason Woolford (R),
Jennifer Wortz (R),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Natural Resources And Agriculture (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4855 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/House/htm/2025-HEBH-4855.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4855-H436BV9Q.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary of Proposed H-1 Substitute | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4855-NYV2HKL1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4855-72WPQ19Z.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4855.htm |
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