Introduced
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To change the law defining any firearm less than 30 inches in length as a “pistol,” making this 26 inches. Some rifles with folding stocks are less than 30 inches, and so under Michigan law are technically subject to the same purchase and other restrictions as pistols.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
To “grandfather” the pistol registrations of individuals who registered a long gun less than 30 inches as a pistol.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)
To change the law defining any firearm less than 30 inches in length as a “pistol,” making this 26 inches. Some rifles with folding stocks are less than 30 inches, and so under Michigan law are technically subject to the same purchase and other restrictions as pistols.
Received
Motion
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The motion passed by voice vote
Motion to reconsider
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The motion passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To clarify details of a provision that "grandfathers" the legal ownership and carry of a pistol longer than 26 inches.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)
To change the law defining any firearm less than 30 inches in length as a “pistol,” making this 26 inches. Some rifles with folding stocks are less than 30 inches, and so under Michigan law are technically subject to the same purchase and other restrictions as pistols.
Passed in the Senate 34 to 2 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
