HB5515

Weapons: other; definition of dangerous weapon; provide for. Amends sec. 227 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.227).

Chamber Passed·4/29/26

Amends Michigan law to redefine "dangerous weapon" and clarify concealed carry restrictions.

This bill amends Michigan law to redefine "dangerous weapon" to include daggers, dirks, stilettos, and double-edged nonfolding stabbing instruments longer than 5 inches. It also specifies that concealed carry of such weapons is prohibited except in one's dwelling house, place of business, or on land possessed by the person. Violators face felony charges, punishable by up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to $2,500.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 58–48 · Apr 29
Current
Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

58 Yea

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48 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 15

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

Mar 11

10:30 AM

House Judiciary

History

May 7

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

May 7

Senate

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

Apr 29

House

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