House Bill No. 6895, Public Act No. 23-203, is a comprehensive piece of legislation that amends and clarifies laws related to the carrying of firearms and the possession of large capacity magazines, as well as addressing motor vehicle offenses such as street takeovers. The bill specifies that carrying a pistol or revolver without a permit is prohibited except in one's dwelling, on owned or leased land, or within a place of business, and it outlines conditions for displaying a firearm. It also states that a fleeting glimpse or imprint of a firearm is not a violation and exempts certain professionals from these provisions. The bill requires individuals who lawfully possessed a large capacity magazine before January 1, 2014, to declare possession by January 1, 2024, and provides exemptions for carrying firearms without a permit for certain officials. It also outlines the process for declaring possession of large capacity magazines for those retiring or separating from service and includes amendments to application forms for firearm-related certificates and permits.

Furthermore, the bill revises the language and penalties associated with motor vehicle offenses, specifically targeting street takeovers and expanding the definition of prohibited activities to include inciting or recruiting participation through various means. It removes the term "motor vehicle stunt" and requires drivers involved in property-damage-only accidents on limited access highways to move their vehicles if safe. The penalties for violations have been updated, with certain offenses now classified as class B or D felonies, or class A or B misdemeanors, depending on the specific violation, and include provisions for vehicle impoundment or additional fines for registered owners of vehicles involved in violations. The bill was approved on June 28, 2023, and its changes are effective from October 1, 2023.

Statutes affected:
Public Act No. 23-203: 53-202x