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MI HB6338

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/20/2022

Primary Sponsor

Steve Carra

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares certain federal firearm laws, rules, regulations, executive orders, and administrative orders unenforceable in Michigan, including those imposing special taxes on firearms/ammunition, requiring registration or tracking of firearms or owners, prohibiting possession by law-abiding citizens, or ordering confiscation.

  • Prohibits any person from enforcing or attempting to enforce the listed federal firearm restrictions within Michigan.

  • Establishes liability of $50,000 or actual damages (whichever is greater) for persons who knowingly enforce prohibited federal firearm laws in the state.

  • Allows injured parties or Michigan residents/businesses to sue in circuit court for damages or injunctive relief, with court hearings required within 30 days and prevailing parties eligible for attorney fees and court costs.

  • Permits material aid to federal officials in limited circumstances: pursuing out-of-state suspects, prosecuting felonies involving weapons as ancillary charges, or drug felonies with ancillary weapons charges; takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Weapons: other; enforcement of certain federal gun laws and regulations; prohibit in this state. Creates new act.

Weapons: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 07/20/2022

8/17/2022

Committee Referrals

Military, Veterans And Homeland Security7/20/2022

Full Bill Text

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