HB 5515 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Weapons: other; definition of dangerous weapon; provide for. Amends sec. 227 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.227).

HB 5515 amends Michigan's penal code to clarify the definition of a "dangerous weapon" under Section 227. It specifically includes double-edged nonfolding stabbing instruments longer than 5 inches, such as daggers, dirks, and stilettos, in the list of prohibited weapons. This change directly affects individuals carrying these weapons outside their home, business, or personal property without a valid license. The bill does not create new restrictions but refines the legal definition governing when such items are considered illegal to carry.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action May 7, 2026
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Floor votes · House Apr 29, 2026

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

Total actions
14
Key actions
4
Committee
4
May 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
upper
May 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #131 Yeas 58 Nays 48 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
lower
Apr 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
substitute (H-1) adopted
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Judiciary
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Mike Hoadley
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors

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