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MI HB4212

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/8/2023

Primary Sponsor

Christine Morse

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates civil liability for violations of section 9 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.429), allowing individuals to recover economic and noneconomic damages, including death resulting from the violation.

  • Permits private citizens (excluding government officers and employees) to bring civil actions against individuals who violate firearm storage requirements under MCL 28.429.

  • Establishes mandatory minimum damages of $10,000 per violation in civil actions brought under this section.

  • Provides that civil remedies under this act are in addition to any other legal remedies available.

  • Takes effect only if House Bill No. 4144 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law (tie-bar provision).

Legislative Description

Civil procedure: civil actions; storage of firearms; provide civil liability for improper storage. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding secs. 2980 & 2981. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4144'23

Crimes: penalties

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/18/2023

3/9/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/8/2023

Full Bill Text

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