LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan would lift its ban on stun guns under legislation advanced by lawmakers on Tuesday.

The bill would allow the sale, possession and “reasonable use” of a stun device by those 18 and older. Michigan currently allows law enforcement and people with a concealed pistol license — those who are at least 21 — to use a Taser, which is a different type of self-defense device than a stun gun.

A Taser can be used from distance, while a stun gun requires direct contact with an attacker.

The Republican-led Senate will consider the measure next after it cleared the GOP-controlled House on an 84-24 vote, with nearly half of Democrats in opposition.

Supporters said the stun gun ban contradicts several court rulings and argued that people may prefer nonlethal forms of protection over guns. The state police has said Michigan’s law is constitutional because it is not a strict ban since Tasers are allowed.