2026 House Bill 5742

Weapons: other; gun-free zones; expand to include all buildings owned or leased by this state.

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 234d (MCL 750.234d), as amended by 2024 PA 158.

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Expands firearm possession restrictions in Michigan to include additional public spaces and election-related sites, introduces a tiered penalty system for violations, and allows certain exceptions, aiming to increase public safety in sensitive areas.

Introduced in the House

March 18, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Veronica Paiz (D-10) and 20 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Tonya Myers Phillips (D-7), Noah Arbit (D-20), Jasper Martus (D-69), Stephen Wooden (D-81), Joey Andrews (D-38), Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Dylan Wegela (D-26), Natalie Price (D-6), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Kelly Breen (D-21), Phil Skaggs (D-80), Matt Longjohn (D-40), Regina Weiss (D-5), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Matt Koleszar (D-22), Julie Rogers (D-41), Jason Hoskins (D-18), Stephanie Young (D-16), Julie Brixie (D-73) and Helena Scott (D-8)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations