2009 House Bill 5520 / 2010 Public Act 210

Clarify pistol purchase and carry law details

Introduced in the House

Oct. 12, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Jase Bolger (R-63)

To expand pistol purchase license exemptions for federally licensed firearms 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

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 24, 2010

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 37 to 0 (details)

To expand pistol purchase license exemptions for federally licensed firearms 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