HB 5743 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Weapons: firearms; waiting period for firearm purchases; provide for. Amends sec. 223 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.223).

This bill would require sellers to wait at least three days after completing a firearm sale before delivering the weapon to the buyer. It also prohibits sellers from selling firearms to individuals under indictment for a felony or those legally barred from owning guns. The legislation applies to anyone selling firearms in Michigan and carries penalties ranging from misdemeanor fines to felony imprisonment for violations.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 18, 2026 Last action Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026
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referred to Committee on Government Operations
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Mar 18, 2026
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introduced by Representative Rep. Helena Scott
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1 primary · 22 co-sponsors

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