2015 House Bill 4155 / Public Act 26

Revise firearms definition

Introduced in the House

Feb. 5, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Triston Cole (R-105)

To revise the definition of “firearm” in the state penal code so it longer applies to BB, pellet, paint ball or "air-soft" guns. The new definition would be a gun that "expels a projectile by action of an explosive." However, using one of those non-firearms to commit a crime would still be subject to serious criminal penalties (the bill authorizes up to five years for a first offense).

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 18, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 25, 2015

Amendment offered by Rep. Triston Cole (R-105)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Feb. 26, 2015

Passed in the House 88 to 21 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 3, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 12, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

April 29, 2015

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To revise the definition of “firearm” in the state penal code so it longer applies to BB, pellet, paint ball or "air-soft" guns. The new definition would be a gun that "expels a projectile by action of an explosive." However, using one of those non-firearms to commit a crime would still be subject to serious criminal penalties (the bill authorizes up to five years for a first offense).

Received in the House

April 29, 2015

April 30, 2015

Passed in the House 90 to 20 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 12, 2015