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Read. Follow. Verify.Michigan Bill Allows Concealed Pistols in State Capitol Building for Licensees
Last action · September 29, 2025: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONSSponsors: Michele Hoitenga and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
Senate Bill 594 prohibits the Michigan State Capitol Commission from preventing individuals licensed to carry a concealed pistol from carrying one inside the state capitol building. Licensees must present their permit upon request to capitol security officers or legislative sergeants at arms.
The measure alters security rules at the state capitol by stripping the commission of its authority to ban licensed concealed firearms, directly impacting visitors, staff, and lawmakers inside the building.
- The Michigan State Capitol Commission was established to manage and operate the Michigan state capitol historic site and grounds. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Concealed pistol license holders
Individuals licensed to carry concealed pistols are explicitly allowed to carry them inside the state capitol building.
Michigan State Capitol Commission
The commission is restricted from banning licensed concealed pistols within the state capitol building.
Capitol security officers
Security officers are granted the explicit authority to request to see a concealed pistol license from carriers in the building.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Sep 29, 2025SenateCommitteeREFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
- Sep 29, 2025SenateIntroducedINTRODUCED BY SENATOR MICHELE HOITENGA
Version history
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Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy85Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz50Current news / social attention level
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