2018 House Bill 5417 / Public Act 272

Repeal requirement to unstring and case bows and crossbows in a vehicle

Introduced in the House

Jan. 16, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Steven Johnson (R-72)

To repeal a prohibition on carrying a bow, crossbow or slingshot in a vehicle unless it is unstrung, enclosed in a case, and carried in a location that is not readily accessible to any occupant of the vehicle.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 20, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

March 1, 2018

Substitute offered by Rep. Steven Johnson (R-72)

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 6, 2018

Passed in the House 99 to 9 (details)

To repeal a prohibition on carrying a bow, crossbow or slingshot in a vehicle unless it is unstrung, enclosed in a case, and carried in a location that is not readily accessible to any occupant of the vehicle. It would still be illegal to transport a cocked crossbow.

Received in the Senate

March 7, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

April 26, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2018

Passed in the Senate 33 to 3 (details)

To repeal a prohibition on carrying a bow, crossbow or slingshot in a vehicle unless it is unstrung, enclosed in a case, and carried in a location that is not readily accessible to any occupant of the vehicle. It would still be illegal to transport a cocked crossbow.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 28, 2018