Weapons: concealed; website for concealed pistol license reciprocity; provide for. Amends 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421 - 28.435) by adding sec. 5p.
Summary
HB 4481 would amend Michigan’s concealed pistol licensing law to require the Department of Attorney General to create and maintain a public website focused on concealed pistol license reciprocity. The site would identify which states recognize a Michigan concealed pistol license and would also provide the rules and restrictions that apply to Michigan license holders when carrying concealed in those states.
The bill is administrative in nature and does not change who may obtain a concealed pistol license or the underlying licensing standards. Instead, it adds a state-run information resource intended to help license holders understand where their permit is recognized and what legal conditions apply when traveling across state lines. The bill amends 1927 PA 372 by adding a new section, 5p, to the Michigan Penal Code provisions governing firearms and concealed pistol licensing.
Impact
The bill would impose a new duty on the Michigan Department of Attorney General to compile and update reciprocity information for concealed carry permits. It would affect the administration of MCL 28.421 to 28.435 by adding a website requirement, but it would not directly alter firearm possession rules, licensing eligibility, or penalties. The primary affected parties would be concealed pistol license holders, who would gain a centralized source of interstate carry information, and the Attorney General’s office, which would be responsible for maintaining the site.
Sentiment
The available voting history suggests generally favorable support for the bill. It was reported from committee without amendment on a 9-0 vote and later passed the House on third reading with immediate effect by a 92-9 vote. That pattern indicates broad bipartisan acceptance of the bill’s informational and administrative purpose, with only limited opposition.
Contention
There is little evidence of substantive policy controversy in the available record, likely because the bill is narrowly focused on public information rather than expanding or restricting firearm rights. Any disagreement appears to have been limited to a small number of House members who voted no on final passage. The main practical issue raised by the bill is the accuracy and upkeep of reciprocity and state-law restriction information, since concealed carry rules vary by state and can change over time.
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