The bill amends Michigan's concealed pistol carry licensing law by lowering the minimum age for applicants from 21 to 18 years old and introducing a provision for emergency licenses for specific circumstances, such as petitioning for a personal protection order. The application process requires personal information, a statement of eligibility, and proof of completed training, with the county clerk responsible for verifying eligibility and issuing licenses. The bill also prohibits the county clerk from requesting additional documentation beyond what is specified and establishes penalties for providing false information on applications, classifying it as a felony. The application fee is set at $100, with funds allocated to both the county's concealed pistol licensing fund and the state treasury.

Further provisions include a requirement for applicants to confirm they do not have a mental illness that poses a danger to themselves or others and that they have not been involuntarily committed due to mental illness. The Department of State Police is mandated to enter firearm prohibition-related court orders or convictions into the law enforcement information network immediately. The bill outlines the fingerprinting process, requiring classifiable fingerprints to be taken within five business days and issuing a temporary concealed pistol license if a formal license is not granted within 45 days. It also specifies that individuals must return suspended or revoked licenses promptly, with failure to do so resulting in misdemeanor charges, and clarifies definitions related to mental illness and criminal offenses.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 28.425