SB 225 Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Weapons: concealed; concealed pistols in certain state buildings; prohibit. Amends sec. 5o of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425o).

SB 225 prohibits licensed concealed pistol carry in specific locations including schools (except for parents dropping off/picking up children), child care centers, sports arenas, certain bars, places of worship, large entertainment venues (2,500+ capacity), hospitals, college dorms/classrooms, and state buildings like the Capitol. It exempts certain professionals such as retired law enforcement, security personnel, corrections officers, and court officers who are licensed to carry. Violations result in escalating penalties: a $500 civil infraction for first offenses (with license suspension), misdemeanor charges for second offenses, and felony charges for third offenses. The bill directly affects licensed concealed carry permit holders by restricting where they may carry firearms, while allowing exemptions for authorized personnel.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Jun 2025

Senate Passage

Jun 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 17, 2025 Last action Jun 25, 2025

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Senate Introduced Bill → As Passed by the Senate · 6 edits · Jun 25, 2025

MODERATE

This bill amends Michigan's concealed pistol carry law to explicitly prohibit carrying firearms in additional locations including hospitals, dormitories, and specific government buildings, while adding new exemptions for certain law enforcement personnel and security contractors. The changes expand restrictions on where licensed individuals may carry concealed weapons and clarify enforcement penalties for violations.

Scope change

The bill expands prohibited locations for carrying concealed pistols and adds new categories of individuals exempt from these restrictions.

SCOPE

Added prohibition on carrying concealed pistols in hospitals, dormitories or classrooms of colleges, and specific state government buildings including the Michigan State Capitol, Anderson House Office Building, and Binsfeld Senate Office Building.

Added prohibition on carrying electro-muscular disruption devices in all locations where concealed pistols are prohibited.

ELIGIBILITY

Added new exemptions for auxiliary or reserve police/sheriff officers, parole/probation/corrections officers and their retirees, state court judges, court officers, and peace officers.

Modified security services exemption to clarify it applies to individuals employed or contracted by entities in the prohibited locations list.

ENFORCEMENT

Added specific civil infraction penalties for first violations ($500 fine, 6-month license suspension) and criminal penalties for repeat violations.

DEFINITION

Clarified that parking areas are not considered 'premises' for prohibition purposes.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jun 25, 2025

Committee

referred to Committee on Government Operations

lower

Jun 25, 2025

Introduced

received on 06/25/2025

lower

Jun 25, 2025

Upper · Passed

PASSED ROLL CALL # 173 YEAS 19 NAYS 17 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0

upper

Jun 11, 2025

Upper · Passed

REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)

upper

Jun 10, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

upper

Jun 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 6/5/2025

upper

Apr 17, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY

upper

Apr 17, 2025

Introduced

INTRODUCED BY SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI

upper

1 primary · 5 co-sponsors