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MI HB6185

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Breen

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes immunity from civil liability for federally licensed firearms dealers when firearm sales comply with state and federal law

  • Eliminates prohibition on political subdivisions bringing civil actions against firearm and ammunition manufacturers

  • Requires firearms dealers to include a trigger lock, gun case, or storage container with each firearm sale (unless buyer provides their own with receipt)

  • Mandates firearms dealers provide purchasers with safety brochures, written warnings about storage penalties under section 9, and lethal means counseling literature at no cost

  • Establishes criminal penalties for violations: misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days or $500 for first offense; up to 1 year or $1,000 for second offense; felony up to 2 years or $5,000 for third or subsequent offenses

Legislative Description

Torts: defenses; firearm manufacturer immunity from liability to local units of government; abolish. Amends sec. 15 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.435). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6184'24, HB 6183'24

Weapons: firearms

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

12/11/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary11/26/2024

Full Bill Text

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