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HB 5388·MI·house

Weapons: other; definition of self-defense spray; expand to allow to be dispensed through a cartridge or projectile. Amends sec. 224d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.224d).

Passed One ChamberFiled Dec 16, 2025
Sponsor: Brad Slagh (R)
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REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY

May 7, 2026

Summary

The bill revises Michigan’s penal code to precisely define what qualifies as a self‑defense spray or foam device and limits the chemicals they may contain. It makes unauthorized use a misdemeanor, adds sentencing enhancements if used during a crime, and prohibits selling these devices to minors while allowing law‑enforcement and justified self‑defense uses. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment.

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