SB 679 Summary

• Replaces the term "pistol" with "firearm" throughout MCL 750.223 and MCL 750.232a in the Michigan Penal Code for consistency in firearm regulations.

• Streamlines statutory references by updating language from "Act No. 372 of the Public Acts of 1927, as amended" to the shorter form "1927 PA 372, MCL 28.422" in multiple sections.

• Maintains all existing criminal penalties for illegal firearm sales, unlawful firearm possession, false statements on firearm purchase applications, and fraudulent use of identification to purchase firearms.

• Takes effect only if Senate Bill No. 678 of the 100th Legislature is enacted into law (tie-bar provision).