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SB 594

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2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kristen Arrington and 1 co-sponsor

The bill allows licensed concealed pistol holders to carry concealed pistols inside the Michigan State Capitol, barring Capitol Commission enforcement to prohibit them.

Chapter No. 2026-173
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Bill Summary · SB 594

Summary — SB 594 (Michigan)

Title: Weapons: concealed; concealed pistols in state capitol; allow. (Amends sec. 6 of 2013 PA 240 — MCL 4.1946)
Introduced: February 20, 2025
Status: Referred to Committee on Government Operations

Main purpose

SB 594 amends section 6 of the Michigan State Capitol Historic Site Act (2013 PA 240) to prohibit the Capitol Commission from preventing persons who hold a concealed pistol license (CPL) issued by Michigan or another state from carrying a concealed pistol inside the Michigan State Capitol building. The bill thereby authorizes licensed concealed-carry holders to bring concealed pistols into the Capitol.

Key provisions

  • Adds a new restriction on the Capitol Commission: it "shall not prevent" an individual licensed by Michigan or another state to carry a concealed pistol from carrying a concealed pistol in the state capitol building.
  • Requires a person carrying a concealed pistol under that license to present the concealed pistol license upon request to one of the following officials:
    • A capitol security officer of the Michigan State Police; or
    • A sergeant at arms or assistant sergeant at arms of the Michigan Senate or House of Representatives.
  • Leaves other duties of the Capitol Commission intact (operation, maintenance, appointment of managers/staff, and limits on control of internal legislative space decisions), except it removes the Commission’s authority to ban licensed concealed pistols in the building.

Who would be affected

  • Individuals holding a concealed pistol license issued by Michigan or another state — they would be allowed to carry concealed pistols inside the state capitol.
  • Capitol Commission and its staff — their authority to restrict licensed concealed carry inside the building would be curtailed; they may need to revise policies.
  • Capitol security personnel (Michigan State Police) and legislative sergeants at arms — they are identified as the officials who may request to see CPLs and would have enforcement/verification responsibilities.
  • Visitors, legislators, legislative staff, and the public frequenting the Capitol — potential changes to perceived security and safety protocols.

Anticipated impacts and administrative considerations

  • Security procedures may require updating (training for capitol security officers, signage, visitor protocols).
  • The bill shifts balance of control over weapons policy in the Capitol from the Commission to state law protections for licensed carriers.
  • No fiscal estimates accompany the text; implementation could entail modest administrative costs for training and policy changes.
  • The provision applies to CPLs issued by Michigan or other states (the bill text does not condition or limit recognition of out‑of‑state CPLs).

Procedural status and next steps

  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025.
  • Referred to the Committee on Government Operations (as of the latest status provided).
  • Further committee hearings, amendments, or votes would be required for passage. If reported out of committee, the bill would return to the Senate floor for consideration.

If you want, I can: (1) compare the bill text to current MCL 4.1946 to show exact changes, (2) draft possible fiscal or security impacts in more detail, or (3) produce suggested questions for committee members.

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

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