2021 Senate Bill 11

Require concealed pistol permits be processed during state of emergency

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 13, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Lana Theis (R-22)

To establish that the emergency executive orders issued by the governor or the state health department do not relieve county clerks of their duty to process concealed pistol carry permits, or the State Police of their duty to provide fingerprinting services for this.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Feb. 24, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 4, 2021

Passed in the Senate 20 to 15 (details)

Received in the House

March 4, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security

May 11, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 10, 2022

Passed in the House 58 to 43 (details)

To establish that the emergency executive orders issued by the governor or the state health department do not relieve county clerks of their duty to process concealed pistol carry permits, or the State Police of their duty to provide fingerprinting services for this.

Vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

March 18, 2022