HB4855

Weapons: firearms; possession of a pistol by a bow hunter; allow. Amends sec. 43510 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43510).

Chamber Passed·2/5/26

Allows bow hunters to carry a pistol while hunting in Michigan.

This bill amends Michigan law to allow individuals hunting game with a bow and arrow to carry a pistol, whether concealed or not, without needing a concealed pistol license. It specifies that this does not permit taking or attempting to take a wild animal except as provided by law. The bill modifies existing law to include bow hunters among those who can carry a pistol while hunting.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 90–13 · Feb 5
Current
Natural Resources And Agriculture Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
33
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

90 Yea

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13 Nay

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Calendar

Jan 22

10:30 AM

House Rules

Jan 15

10:30 AM

House Rules

History

Feb 11

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Feb 11

Senate

Referred To Committee On Natural Resources And Agriculture

Feb 5

House

Read A Third Time