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MI HB4203
Bill
Status
3/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Penelope Tsernoglou
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AI Summary
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Raises the minimum age for purchasing long firearms from 18 to 21 years old, with violations being a misdemeanor for first offense and felony for second or subsequent offenses.
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Makes it illegal for sellers to knowingly sell firearms or ammunition to individuals under indictment for felonies or prohibited under section 224f, with violations punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment or $5,000 fine.
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Prohibits individuals under 21 years of age from possessing firearms in public without direct supervision of someone 21 or older, with exceptions for hunting, target shooting, and other regulated activities under state wildlife laws.
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Updates weapon-free school zone provisions to reference the 21-year age threshold and clarifies exemptions for school employees, peace officers, licensed concealed carry holders, and individuals transporting firearms in compliance with state law.
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Removes the definition of "licensed dealer" from section 223, streamlining the statute.
Legislative Description
Weapons: other; sale of weapons to individual under 21 years of age; prohibit. Amends secs. 223, 234f & 237a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.223 et seq.).
Weapons: other
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/07/2023
3/8/2023