The following legislation has been recently introduced or is anticipated to see movement in the near future. You can find your state legislators HERE.
House Resolution 227: Commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO). Introduced by MCRGO Director & State Representative Phil Green (R-Millington), the bill went to the House Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security Committee for consideration after the House Democratic Leader refused to sign off on it. This is highly unusual for commemorative resolutions. The committee approved the resolution and it was adopted by the full House on March 1, 2022.
House Bill 4003: Would eliminate the felony for carrying a concealed pistol on an expired concealed pistol license if the license had expired within the previous year. It would be replaced with a civil infraction. The bill was reported out of House Judiciary Committee last fall with a substitute version that would have considerably broadened immunity for law enforcement. MCRGO, Michigan Open Carry, and other gun groups opposed the substitute. It appears an agreement is close to being reached. We anticipate seeing this bill taken up by the full House soon. The governor's position on the bill is uncertain despite broad bipartisan support.
House Bill 5628: Would prohibit the sale of any standard capacity magazine capable of holding more than 10 rounds beginning January 1, 2023. The restriction would apply to both pistols and long guns. MCRGO's Board of Directors will adopt a position on the bill at its March meeting.
House Bill 5658: Like HB 5628, this bill was introduced shortly after the Oxford School Shooting. It would require a 7 day waiting period for all pistol purchases. MCRGO's Board of Directors will also adopt a position on the bill at its March meeting.
House Bill 5677: Would require gun locks and a pamphlet on gun safety to be included with every point of sale for gun purchases. The bill would extend this requirement to all firearms sales including private party sales.
House Bill 5873: Would create a provisional Michigan CPL for 18-20 year olds. The provisional license would be identical to the standard Michigan CPL but would not enjoy full reciprocity with other states. This is to protect Michigan's reciprocity agreements with other states. Extending concealed carry to 18-20 year olds is one of MCRGO's top four goals along with the adoption of permitless concealed carry (aka constitutional concealed carry), the elimination of pistol transfer registration, and the removal of most state pistol free zones.
Senate Bill 856 and companions: Would create an Extreme Risk Protection Order (Red Flag) Act. The Senate Majority Leader has promised the sponsor a hearing. However it is highly unlikely the bill package would have enough votes to be approved by committee let alone pass the Senate. MCRGO strongly opposes the bill as it would violate constitutional rights.
