Rep. Hall, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following
statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Federal law already prohibits people convicted of domestic violence from possessing firearms. Senate
Bills 471, 528 and House Bill 4945 extend beyond the federal standards, which is why I cosponsored House
Bills 5152 and 5153. Michigan should codify the federal law to ensure consistency, which is why I cannot
support SBs 471, 528 and HB 4945 as they currently stand.”
Senate Bill No. 471, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 224f
(MCL 750.224f), as amended by 2014 PA 4.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays,
as follows: