2026 Senate Bill 849

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 gun-free zones to additional public and sensitive locations, introduces specific election-related prohibitions, and establishes a tiered penalty system for violations.

Introduced in the Senate

March 18, 2026

Introduced by Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-13) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Sue Shink (D-14), Stephanie Chang (D-3) and Jeremy Moss (D-7)

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