2009 House Bill 5473 / 2010 Public Act 209

Clarify pistol purchase and carry law details

Introduced in the House

Sept. 25, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Jase Bolger (R-63)

To expand pistol purchase license exemptions for authorized agents of licensed firearms manufacturers and dealers. Specifically, to authorize them not only transport a pistol as merchandise without a license but to also "possess" a pistol as merchandise.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

Oct. 27, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 24, 2010

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Jase Bolger (R-63)

To establish a new date on which the bill will go into effect if passed.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 25, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 15, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 22, 2010

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To expand pistol purchase license exemptions for authorized agents of licensed firearms manufacturers and dealers. Specifically, to authorize them not only transport a pistol as merchandise without a license but to also "possess" a pistol as merchandise.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 17, 2010