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MI SB0079

Bill

Status

Passed

4/19/2023

Primary Sponsor

Rosemary Bayer

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Origin

Senate

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires individuals to store firearms in a locked box/container or use a locking device when a minor is present or likely to be present on premises under their control.

  • Establishes criminal penalties ranging from misdemeanor (up to 93 days imprisonment or $500 fine) to felony (up to 15 years imprisonment or $10,000 fine) depending on severity, with enhanced penalties if a minor obtains the firearm and discharges it causing injury or death.

  • Mandates federally licensed firearms dealers include a trigger lock or gun case with all firearm sales (with limited exceptions for police, antique firearms, and buyers presenting their own locking device/case with receipt).

  • Requires dealers to provide firearm safety brochures, written warnings about storage penalties, and lethal means counseling literature with each firearm sale and post conspicuous notices at sales locations.

  • Restricts civil liability for gun manufacturers and ammunition producers, limiting lawsuits to state attorney general only and prohibiting local government actions except for breach of contract, warranty claims, or defect-based product liability when the political subdivision owns the firearm.

Legislative Description

Crimes: weapons; penalties for storing or leaving a firearm where it may be accessed by a minor; provide for. Amends sec. 15 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.435) & adds sec. 9.

Weapons: firearms

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0017'23

4/19/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/21/2023
Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety2/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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