NO-CARRY ZONE EXEMPTIONS H.B. 4159 (S-2):
SUMMARY OF SUBSTITUTE BILL
IN COMMITTEE
House Bill 4159 (Substitute S-2)
Sponsor: Representative Joel Johnson
CONTENT
The bill would amend the handgun licensure law to exclude retired county corrections officers and certain Department of Corrections (DOC) officers and retired officers who held a concealed pistol license from provisions prohibiting a licensee from carrying a concealed pistol or taser on certain premises.
The law prohibits a person who is licensed to carry a concealed pistol, or who is exempt from licensure, from carrying a concealed pistol or taser on the premises (excluding the parking areas) of any of the following (commonly called weapon-free or no-carry zones):
-- A school or school property, except for a student's parent or legal guardian while in a vehicle on school property, if he or she is dropping off or picking up the student.
-- A public or private child care center or day care center, child caring institution, or child placing agency.
-- A sports arena or stadium.
-- A licensed bar or tavern whose primary source of income is the sale of liquor by the glass for on-premises consumption.
-- Any property or facility owned or operated by a church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or other place of worship, unless its presiding official or officials permit the carrying of a concealed pistol on the property or facility.
-- An entertainment facility with a seating capacity of 2,500 or more that the person knows or should know has such a seating capacity or that has a sign stating that capacity.
-- A hospital.
-- A dormitory or classroom of a community college, college, or university.
A violation is a State civil infraction punishable by a maximum fine of $500, and a mandatory six-month suspension of the individual's license to carry a concealed pistol. A second violation is a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum fine of $1,000, and revocation of the individual's license to carry a concealed pistol. A third or subsequent violation is a felony punishable by up to four years' imprisonment and/or a maximum fine of $5,000, and license revocation.
The law lists individuals to whom the prohibition described above does not apply, including a licensee who is a corrections officer of a county sheriff's department. Under the bill, the prohibition also would not apply to an individual who was licensed under the law and was a retired corrections officer of a county sheriff's department.
In addition, the prohibition currently does not apply to a licensee who is a DOC parole or probation officer. Under the bill, the prohibition would not apply to a licensee who was a
currently employed or retired DOC parole, probation, or corrections officer, or absconder recovery unit member.
MCL 28.425o Legislative Analyst: Patrick Affholter
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
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.