MI HB4431

Director of the Department of State Police shall dispose of forfeited firearms through public auction to authorized individuals, destruction, or other lawful methods.

Before disposing of any firearm, the director must check the law enforcement information network for lost or stolen reports and provide 30 days' written notice to the owner if located, plus 30 days' public notice on the department website with firearm description and serial number.

Law enforcement agencies may retain seized firearms for sale or trade to federally licensed dealers (with proceeds used only for law enforcement purposes) or for official use by peace officers, instead of forwarding to the state police director.

Law enforcement agencies selling or trading firearms must complete transaction records, retain receipts for at least 7 years available for state police inspection and auditing, and provide the same 30-day notice to owners and public before disposition.

Both the Department of State Police and law enforcement agencies are granted immunity from civil liability for disposing of firearms in compliance with this act; effectiveness is conditioned on enactment of Senate Bill 212.