SB 952 Summary

• Amends the Michigan sentencing guidelines (MCL 777.16m) to add a new felony offense for failure to store a firearm resulting in injury or death (MCL 750.223a), classified as a Class E felony with a maximum sentence of 5 years.

• Updates the sentencing guidelines table to include the new firearm storage offense alongside existing firearm-related crimes such as unlawful sales, possession by felons, and improper use of weapons.

• Changes the sentencing classification for one existing offense from Class E to Class C, increasing the maximum penalty from 5 to 15 years for using a firearm while under the influence or impaired causing death (MCL 750.237(4)).

• Only takes effect if Senate Bill No. 953 of the 100th Legislature is also enacted into law.