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SB 857

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Timmy French

Prohibits carrying a concealed pistol in the Michigan State Capitol and two main legislative buildings, with exemptions and tiers of penalties for violations.

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Bill Summary · SB 857

SB 857 — Summary (Concealed pistols in Michigan legislative buildings)

Status: Referred to Committee on Judiciary (introduced March 12, 2025)
Primary subject: Weapons — concealed pistols; property — state buildings
Statutory target: Amend MCL 28.425o (section 5o of 1927 PA 372, Michigan handgun licensure law)

Main purpose / intent

SB 857 would prohibit most persons from carrying a concealed pistol on the premises (excluding parking areas) of the Michigan State Capitol Building and the two principal legislative office buildings — the Anderson House Office Building and the Binsfeld Senate Office Building. The bill is intended to codify the Michigan Capitol Commission’s existing weapons ban and extend the restriction to legislative office buildings so legislators and legislative business can proceed without the perceived threat of firearms.

Key provisions

  • Adds the following premises to the list of locations where a person with a concealed pistol license (CPL) or otherwise exempt from licensure may not carry a concealed pistol:
    • Michigan State Capitol Building
    • Anderson House Office Building
    • Binsfeld Senate Office Building
  • Maintains the statute’s existing list of other prohibited premises (schools, child care centers, sports arenas, certain bars, places of worship (unless allowed), large entertainment venues, hospitals, college dormitories/classrooms, etc.).
  • Clarifies “premises” does not include parking areas.
  • Carve‑outs / exemptions: does not apply to certain categories, including (but not limited to) retired police/LE officers, contract security personnel required to carry on the job, licensed private investigators, corrections officers (with county-approved training), motor carrier or capitol security officers, serving peace officers, judges, court officers, sheriffs’ posse/auxiliary/reserve officers, and some department of corrections personnel with specific permits.
  • The bill also bars portable electro‑muscular disruption devices in the same premises (subject to the same exemptions).
  • Enforcement and penalties:
    • First violation: state civil infraction — fine up to $500 and 6‑month CPL suspension.
    • Second violation: misdemeanor — fine up to $1,000 and CPL revocation.
    • Third or subsequent violation: felony — up to 4 years’ imprisonment and/or fine up to $5,000, and CPL revocation.

Who is affected

  • CPL holders and others currently exempt from CPL (e.g., certain peace officers) who enter the named legislative buildings.
  • Legislative staff, visitors, contractors, and security personnel (through exemptions and implementation).
  • Law enforcement, courts, and corrections systems (through new enforcement/penalty processes).

Fiscal and procedural notes

  • Nonpartisan legislative analysis indicates potential negative fiscal impacts to state and local government because criminal penalties could increase arrests, prosecutions, supervision, jail time, or prison intakes. Estimates cited in committee materials: average annual cost for felony probation ~$4,600; average annual cost to house a prisoner in state prison ~$48,700. Net fiscal effect is uncertain and depends on enforcement and prosecution rates.
  • SB 857 has been considered alongside SB 858, which addresses firearm possession (rather than concealed carry) in the same buildings and sets related exemptions.
  • Next procedural step: committee consideration (Judiciary).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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