The bill amends section 227 of the Michigan penal code to clarify regulations regarding the carrying of certain weapons, including daggers, dirks, stilettos, and pistols. It specifies that individuals are prohibited from carrying these weapons concealed on their person or in a vehicle, except in their dwelling, place of business, or on land they possess. The language has been updated to replace gender-specific terms with more inclusive language, such as changing "his or her" to "that person’s."

Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision that allows for a first-time violation of the concealed pistol carrying regulations to be treated as a state civil infraction rather than a felony, provided certain conditions are met, such as the expiration of the individual's concealed pistol license being within the last year. This change includes a civil fine of $330. The bill also clarifies that a civil infraction does not permit law enforcement to seize a firearm in connection with the infraction.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 750.227