FIREARMS:  TECHNICAL REVISION

House Bill 4076 as introduced

Sponsor:  Rep. Bruce R. Rendon

Committee:  Judiciary

Complete to 2-9-15

SUMMARY:

The bill would amend Section 2 of Public Act 372 of 1927, an act that regulates the possession and carrying of concealed pistols.  Under Section 231a of the Michigan Penal Code, owners of a licensed pistol who do not have a concealed pistol license (CPL) are restricted to transporting that pistol in a vehicle only for a lawful purpose and only if contained in the manner prescribed by law.  Public Act 427 of 2012 (enrolled House Bill 5282) deleted the definition of the term "lawful purpose" that had been contained in Section 231a.  Although no longer in statute, the definition of "lawful purpose" is still referenced in Section 2 of PA 372. 

House Bill 4076 would make a technical correction by eliminating the reference to the definition of "lawful purpose" that had been contained in Section 231a of the Michigan Penal Code but was removed by Public Act 427 of 2012.

MCL 28.422

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no fiscal implications for state or local units of government.

                                                                                        Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                Fiscal Analyst:   Robin Risko

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.