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MI SB1045

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

Rick Jones

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires federally licensed firearms dealers to include either a commercially available trigger lock or gun case/storage container with each firearm sale in Michigan.

  • Mandates dealers provide free safety brochures with firearm sales and obtain signed statements from both dealer and purchaser confirming compliance with safety requirements.

  • Requires dealers to notify the Michigan Department of State Police within 1 hour when a customer is denied a firearm purchase due to failing the national instant criminal background check system, including the buyer's identity, denial date/time, and purchase location.

  • Prohibits political subdivisions from bringing civil actions against firearm and ammunition manufacturers, with limited exceptions for breach of contract, warranty claims, or product defects when the subdivision is the purchaser.

  • Protects federally licensed firearms dealers from liability for firearm misuse if the sale complies with this section and applicable law; establishes criminal penalties of up to 93 days/fine for first violation, up to 1 year/fine for second violation, and up to 2 years/fine for third or subsequent violations.

Legislative Description

Weapons; other; requirement for firearm dealers to notify law enforcement when individual fails background check; require. Amends sec. 15 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.435).

Law enforcement: background check

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

6/6/2018

Committee Referrals

Government Operations6/6/2018

Full Bill Text

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