2010 House Bill 6053 / Public Act 365

Revise pepper spray restrictions

Introduced in the House

April 20, 2010

Introduced by Rep. Hugh Crawford (R-38)

To exempt individuals with a concealed pistol permit from the state prohibition on the use pepper spray with a 10 percent oleoresin capsicum concentration in defense of their own property. Under current law private citizens can use 2 percent pepper spray.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 19, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

June 1, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

July 1, 2010

Substitute offered

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Ken Horn (R-94)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that eliminates the 2 percent pepper spray capsicum limit altogether. Under the bill the limit would be 10 percent.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 103 to 4 (details)

To eliminate a prohibition on the use of pepper spray with a 10 percent oleoresin capsicum concentration in the reasonable defense of one's person or property. Under current law citizens are limited to 2 percent pepper spray.

Received in the Senate

July 21, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 15, 2010

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 22, 2010