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MI SB1045
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires federally licensed firearms dealers to include either a commercially available trigger lock or gun case/storage container with each firearm sale in Michigan.
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Mandates dealers provide free safety brochures with firearm sales and obtain signed statements from both dealer and purchaser confirming compliance with safety requirements.
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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.
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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.
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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