2015 Senate Bill 85 / Public Act 29

Extend preemption of local gun control to air guns

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 10, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Dave Hildenbrand (R-29)

To revise the state law preempting restrictive local gun control ordinances so it applies to “pneumatic” guns, defined as ones that shoot “a BB or pellet by spring, gas, or air.” Locals could adopt restrictions on possession of these by minors, prohibit "brandishing" them to induce fear, or shooting in a heavily populated area.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 12, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 25, 2015

Amendment offered by Sen. Steve Bieda (D-9)

To adopt a slightly less broad preemption of local government authority to regulate pneumatic guns.

The amendment failed 10 to 27 (details)

Passed in the Senate 29 to 8 (details)

Received in the House

March 25, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 21, 2015

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 28, 2015

Amendment offered by Rep. Andy Schor (D-68)

To adopt a slightly less broad preemption of local government authority to regulate pneumatic guns.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Jeff Irwin (D-53)

To permit a local government to ban or regulate use of a gun on property it owns.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Jeff Irwin (D-53)

To require all imitation firearms to have the distinctive orange markings that show it is not a real gun, mirroring a federal law.

The amendment failed by voice vote

April 29, 2015

Passed in the House 79 to 31 (details)

To revise the state law preempting restrictive local gun control ordinances so it applies to “pneumatic” guns, defined as ones that shoot “a BB or pellet by spring, gas, or air.” Locals could adopt restrictions on possession of these by minors, prohibit "brandishing" them to induce fear, or shooting in a heavily populated area.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 12, 2015