In Committee · Nov. 2025
Michigan HB 5285 — Unaccompanied Minors Using or Possessing Certain BB Guns Outside of Their Property
Threat level: yellow
Would prohibit minors under 18 from using or possessing a pneumatic gun — covering airsoft, BB, and pellet guns — outside their property unless accompanied.
Bill summary
Would prohibit anyone under 18 from using or possessing a 'pneumatic gun' (any gun that expels a BB or pellet by spring, gas, or air — covering airsoft, BB, and pellet guns) outside the curtilage of their dwelling unless accompanied. Penalty up to 90 days/$500. Directly restricts youth airgun/airsoft activity statewide. HB 5285 (Rep. Julie Rogers) was introduced November 13, 2025 and referred to the House Government Operations Committee, where it has had no further action. Michigan’s 2025–26 session runs through the end of 2026.
Amendment history
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Nov 13, 2025 — Introduced
Introduced and referred to the House Government Operations Committee.