2023 House Bill 4713

Weapons: firearms; natural resources and environmental protection act; update references.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 43510 (MCL 324.43510), as amended by 2013 PA 108.

Official record

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Regulates the carrying and transportation of firearms, slingshots, bows and arrows, crossbows, and traps in areas frequented by wild animals, requiring individuals to possess the necessary license. However, it makes an exception for the transportation of a pistol or carrying a loaded pistol, whether concealed or not, without prohibiting it under this act or any rule or order issued by the department or commission.

Introduced in the House

June 8, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Andrew Beeler (R-64) and 21 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Rachelle Smit (R-43), Angela Rigas (R-79), Mike Hoadley (R-99), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Joseph Aragona (R-60), Matt Maddock (R-51), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Joseph Fox (R-101), Jaime Greene (R-65), Brian BeGole (R-71), Matt Bierlein (R-97), Dale Zorn (R-34), Timothy Beson (R-96), Bryan Posthumus (R-90), Neil Friske (R-107), Greg Markkanen (R-110), Pat Outman (R-91), Ken Borton (R-105), Phil Green (R-67), David Prestin (R-108) and Luke Meerman (R-89)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations