2004 House Bill 5427 / Public Act 99

Clarify antique firearm regulations

Introduced in the House

Jan. 27, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Daniel Acciavatti (R-32)

To clarify that a person does not need a permit to purchase, own, carry, possess, use, or transport an antique firearm. “Antique firearm” is defined as one manufactured in or before 1898, or a modern replica, which uses ammunition no longer made or readily available, or does not use rimfire or conventional center fire fixed ammunition. This includes firearms using matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar ignition systems, or a replica of such a firearm, whether actually manufactured before or after 1898.

Referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation

Feb. 18, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 25, 2004

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 26, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 22, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 28, 2004

Amendment offered

To name the public act that would be created by this bill the "Janet Kukuk act".

The amendment passed by voice vote

April 29, 2004

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To clarify that a person does not need a permit to purchase, own, carry, possess, use, or transport an antique firearm. “Antique firearm” is defined as one manufactured in or before 1898, or a modern replica, which uses ammunition no longer made or readily available, or does not use rimfire or conventional center fire fixed ammunition. This includes firearms using matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar ignition systems, or a replica of such a firearm, whether actually manufactured before or after 1898.

Received in the House

April 29, 2004

May 4, 2004

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 13, 2004