HB4980

Weapons: licensing; license to carry a concealed pistol; modify requirement to file in county of residence. Amends secs. 5b & 5l of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425b & 28.425l).

Chamber Passed·1/21/26

Modifies requirements for concealed pistol licenses in Michigan, including residency, fingerprinting, and renewal processes.

Michigan HB4980 amends the concealed pistol licensing act to modify requirements for obtaining and renewing concealed pistol licenses. It allows individuals to move within the state without invalidating their license until it expires. The bill outlines procedures for fingerprinting, application submission, and renewal processes. It specifies that a license remains valid until it expires or is suspended or revoked. The bill also details the conditions under which a license may be denied or disqualified, including criminal history and mental health status.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 60–45 · Jan 21
Current
Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
33
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

60 Yea

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45 Nay

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Calendar

Dec 10, 2025

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

Nov 12, 2025

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

History

Jan 27

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Jan 27

Senate

Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety

Jan 21

House

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