MichiganVotes.org: Michigan Laws, Bills and Votes
using concise, plain and objective descriptions
using concise, plain and objective descriptions
Legislation watch
2015 House Bill 4155: Revise firearms definition
Public Act 26 of 2015
Introduced by Rep. Triston Cole R-Mancelona on February 5, 2015
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). Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on February 5, 2015
Reported in the House on February 18, 2015
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered by Rep. Triston Cole R-Mancelona on February 25, 2015
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on February 25, 2015
Received in the Senate on March 3, 2015
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 3, 2015
Reported in the Senate on March 12, 2015
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Received in the House on April 29, 2015
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on May 12, 2015