2012 House Bill 5282 / Public Act 427

Revise pistol transport restrictions

Introduced in the House

Jan. 24, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Bruce Rendon (R-103)

To revise restrictions on transporting an unloaded pistol in a vehicle for lawful purposes if it is in “a closed case or container designed for the storage of firearms” and is in the trunk or a place “not readily accessible” to vehicle occupants. The bill would eliminate a very narrow definition of “lawful purpose,” and establish that nothing prohibits transporting a "not readily accessible" pistol between a home or business to a place where shooting is legal.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 17, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 24, 2012

Amendment offered by Rep. Lisa Brown (D-39)

To narrow the proposed types of allowable firearms transport.

The amendment failed by voice vote

May 31, 2012

Passed in the House 95 to 14 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 5, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 6, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2012

Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)

To revise restrictions on transporting an unloaded pistol in a vehicle for lawful purposes if it is in “a closed case or container designed for the storage of firearms” and is in the trunk or a place “not readily accessible” to vehicle occupants. The bill would eliminate a very narrow definition of “lawful purpose,” and establish that nothing prohibits transporting a "not readily accessible" pistol between a home or business to a place where shooting is legal.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 20, 2012