NO CARRY ZONE:  EXPAND TO INCLUDE

RETIRED FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

House Bill 4591

Sponsor:  Rep. Frank D. Foster

Committee:  Judiciary

Complete to 5-2-12

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4591 AS INTRODUCED 4-27-11

The bill would allow a retired federal law enforcement officer who had a license to carry a concealed pistol to carry that pistol in a "no-carry" zone.

Even with a concealed pistol license, a concealed pistol cannot be carried into certain places - known as no carry zones - unless specifically allowed by statute.  House Bill 4591 would amend Public 372 of 1927, the handgun license act, to specifically authorize a retired federal law enforcement officer who held a concealed pistol license (CPL) under the act, and who had carried a firearm during the course of his or her employment, to carry the pistol in a no carry zone.

The concealed weapon licensing board could require a letter from the law enforcement agency that had employed the officer immediately prior to retirement stating that the officer retired in good standing.

The bill would define "federal law enforcement officer" to mean an officer or agent employed by a law enforcement agency of the U.S. government whose primary responsibility is enforcing the laws of the U.S.

The bill would also make several revisions of a technical nature to references to Section 12a to conform to changes made to that section by Public Act 559 of 2006.

MCL 28.425k and 28.425o

FISCAL IMPACT:

A fiscal analysis is in process.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Robin Risko

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.