2025 House Bill 5388

Weapons: other; definition of self-defense spray; expand to allow to be dispensed through a cartridge or projectile.

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 224d (MCL 750.224d), as amended by 2018 PA 98.

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House Bill No. 5388 expands the types of self-defense sprays legally permitted in Michigan, adding new chemical formulations and clarifying their lawful use and penalties for misuse, with the changes taking effect 90 days after enactment.

Introduced in the House

Dec. 16, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Bradley Slagh (R-85) and four co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Joseph Pavlov (R-64), Alicia St. Germaine (R-62), Tom Kunse (R-100) and John Roth (R-104)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 15, 2026

Reported without amendment

April 29, 2026

Passed in the House 61 to 45 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

May 7, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety