2012 Senate Bill 984 / Public Act 378

Repeal ban on non-contiguous state long gun purchase

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 28, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To repeal a prohibition on Michigan residents buying rifles or shotguns in another state unless it is contiguous with Michigan.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

May 29, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 6, 2012

Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)

Received in the House

June 7, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 12, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 13, 2012

Amendment offered

To correct a reference to federal statute.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 109 to 1 (details)

To repeal a prohibition on Michigan residents buying rifles or shotguns in another state unless it is contiguous with Michigan.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 18, 2012