HB 5286 of 2019 - Preemption of Knife Ordinances

[PhotoTom]

HB 5286 of 2019
Weapons; other; local government adopting or enforcing an ordinance more restrictive than state law related to knives; prohibit.
Last Action: 12/10/2019 bill electronically reproduced 12/10/2019

[Tom S.]

Hooray! It's way past time the spaghetti network of local laws was addressed and untangled. Hope it passes.

[UpNorthWOLF]

Clap Clap Clap Whistle

[DP425]

Not going anywhere. Governor isn't going to sign something like this

[Tom S.]

Not going anywhere. Governor isn't going to sign something like this

If it had to do with firearms or eliminating gas tax I'd agree with you but I think it might stand a chance, especially since it reinforces the state over local government rule.

[DEVIL DOG]

Never thought I'd see switchblades legal in MI. either.

[DP425]

If it had to do with firearms or eliminating gas tax I'd agree with you but I think it might stand a chance, especially since it reinforces the state over local government rule.

Still a weapon, still allows more carrying of weapons over what we have now. Governor and her staff aren't likely to over-look this. But, I guess you never know.

[J+J]

We dont need it, though it would be prudent on our part to get it down in writing.....

If a town has an ordinance and does not give you direct notice (billboard or other sign, verbal or written from official representitive public signage, use your imagination and a chance to stow your knife as a transported item, leave or not patronize them, ie; pass through, the state has it anyhow and the state has little restriction and does not consider most any pocket knife or sheath knife a weapon, in fact not a weapon unless 'used as such' and not an illegal weapon unless basically a dagger 'double edged non-folding, stabbing instrument.' Some other types balisong, gravity knife, etc. Not sure on the legis on those anymore.

The catch is you are best to know your residential ordinance where you live.... thats where the pre-emption has the best appeal to me. They couldnt even motion to write it in the odd empty times at council. Otherwise dont patronize and simply dont live and pay taxes to restrictive local government franchises of which you become part while residing there.

People get hung up on 3" or 3-1/2" and it is only a further increment of charged crime if used to unlawfully harm or kill someone or attempt to.

Not an attorney, but absolutely trounced a city attorney in court where the law is concerned with carry of knives. We made him and his second man take three days to lose to the law.

[PhotoTom]

HB 5286 of 2019
Weapons; other; local government adopting or enforcing an ordinance more restrictive than state law related to knives; prohibit. Creates new act.
Last Action: 3/2/2020 Analysis File Added

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/docume...6-E39C1688.pdf

[PhotoTom]

HB 5286 of 2019
Weapons; other; local government adopting or enforcing an ordinance more restrictive than state law related to knives; prohibit. Creates new act.
Last Action: 3/10/2020 referred to second reading

Moving swiftly through the House, without amendment.