2026 House Bill 5515

Weapons: other; definition of dangerous weapon; provide for.

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 227 (MCL 750.227), as amended by 1986 PA 8.

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House Bill No. 5515 amends Michigan's penal code to prohibit the concealed carry of certain stabbing weapons longer than 5 inches, except for hunting or fishing knives, while maintaining existing penalties and licensing requirements for concealed pistols.

Introduced in the House

Feb. 5, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Mike Hoadley (R-99) and 10 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Joseph Pavlov (R-64), David Martin (R-68), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Joseph Fox (R-101), Tim Kelly (R-93), Alicia St. Germaine (R-62), Matt Bierlein (R-97), Luke Meerman (R-89), Rachelle Smit (R-43) and William Bruck (R-30)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 15, 2026

Reported with substitute H-1

April 28, 2026

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

April 29, 2026

Passed in the House 58 to 48 (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