2017 Senate Bill 245 / Public Act 96

Repeal switchblade ban

Introduced in the Senate

March 15, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To repeal the state law against owning, selling or possessing a switchblade knife, “the blade or blades of which can be opened by the flick of a button.” Reportedly the ban is outdated and unevenly enforced.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 30, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 20, 2017

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

April 20, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 23, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 20, 2017

Amendment offered by Rep. Jim Runestad (R-44)

To establish that if enacted the bill will go into effect 90 days afterwards.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

To repeal the state law against owning, selling or possessing a switchblade knife, “the blade or blades of which can be opened by the flick of a button.” Reportedly the ban is outdated and unevenly enforced.

Received in the Senate

June 22, 2017

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

July 13, 2017