REPEAL BB HANDGUN BAN FOR MINORS H.B. 5749:
SUMMARY OF HOUSE-PASSED BILL
IN COMMITTEE
House Bill 5749 (as passed by the House)
Sponsor: Representative Peter Pettalia
CONTENT
The bill would repeal Public Act 186 of 1959 effective January 1, 2015.
That Act prohibits a person under 18 years of age from using or possessing any handgun designed and manufactured exclusively for propelling BBs not exceeding .177 caliber by means of spring, gas, or air, outside the curtilage of his or her home, unless he or she is accompanied by someone who is over 18. A violation is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days' imprisonment and/or a maximum fine of $500.
MCL 752.891 & 752.892 Legislative Analyst: Patrick Affholter
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State government. For calendar years 2009 through 2013, there were no court dispositions associated with the misdemeanor offense under Public Act 186 of 1959. With the most recent data showing no offenses, costs to local courts and law enforcement could be unchanged.
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.