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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2026
Last action Mar 19, 2026
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Total actions
4
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Committee
1
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
referred to Committee on Government Operations
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Helena Scott
lower
1 primary · 22 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Helena Scott
DDemocratic
Co
Brenda Carter
DDemocratic
Co
Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
Co
Dylan Wegela
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Dievendorf
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Hoskins
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Morgan
DDemocratic
Co
Jaz Martus
DDemocratic
Co
Joey Andrews
DDemocratic
Co
Julie Brixie
DDemocratic
Co
Kara Hope
DDemocratic
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