SB 853 Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Occupations: business licensing and registration; license to sell firearms at retail; provide for. Amends 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421 - 28.435) by adding sec. 12c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0854'26

This bill requires firearm dealers in Michigan to obtain a state license for each location where they sell guns, with a $250 application fee and annual renewal costs. To qualify, dealers must hold a federal firearms license, have local government permits, and ensure all employees handling firearms are at least 21 years old with no criminal history related to violence or theft. The law mandates annual training for dealers and staff covering topics like recognizing illegal purchases, preventing theft, and firearm safety, with a passing score of 70% on a written exam. Licenses are non-transferable, must be displayed at the business, and expire annually, with the department able to deny or revoke them for violations or recordkeeping failures.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 Last action May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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May 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 5/14/2026
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Mar 18, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
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Mar 18, 2026
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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