Criminal Justice (Firearms)

passed both · Michigan · House May 19, 2026

HB 5744: Crimes: penalties; penalties for discharging a firearm at a motor vehicle; increase fines if a minor is in the vehicle. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 234g.

This bill, known as Messiah's Law, creates a new felony offense for intentionally firing a gun at a motor vehicle that the shooter knows or should know is occupied. The law directly affects individuals who commit this act by establishing criminal penalties that include up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. If the vehicle contains a minor, the penalties increase to a maximum of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000. The legislation amends Michigan's penal code by adding a new section to address this specific type of firearm discharge.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by creating new felony penalties for firearm discharge at occupied vehicles, enhancing public safety and deterrence.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Firearms

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 850: Weapons: concealed; weapon-free zones; include all buildings owned or leased by this state. Amends sec. 5o of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425o).

This bill amends Michigan's concealed carry laws to explicitly include all state-owned or leased buildings as weapon-free zones, in addition to existing locations like schools, hospitals, and courts. The change requires individuals with concealed pistol licenses to refrain from carrying firearms on any property owned or leased by the state, with exceptions for shooting ranges. The legislation also prohibits the carrying of electro-muscular disruption devices on these same premises. Penalties for violations include a fine of up to $500 and a six-month suspension of the concealed carry license for first offenses.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts concealed carry rights in state buildings, limiting Second Amendment protections and expanding gun-free zones.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 5743: 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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens public safety by requiring waiting periods and prohibiting sales to felons, reducing potential gun violence and enhancing law enforcement oversight.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 5753: Weapons: other; sale of weapons to individual under 21 years of age; prohibit. Amends secs. 223, 234f & 237a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.223 et seq.).

This bill prohibits the sale of firearms to individuals under 21 years of age in Michigan, raising the current legal age limit from 18. It applies to sellers who knowingly sell guns to minors and increases penalties for repeat violations from misdemeanors to felonies. The legislation also updates existing laws regarding who can legally possess firearms in public and strengthens restrictions on carrying weapons in school zones. These changes directly affect gun dealers, firearm owners, and law enforcement by establishing clearer age limits and enforcement consequences.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens gun safety laws by raising purchase age and increasing penalties for violations, which aligns with public safety and criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 854: Occupations: business licensing and registration; license to sell firearms at retail; provide for. Amends 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421 - 28.435) by adding secs. 14b & 14c.

This bill requires firearms dealers in Michigan to implement stricter security measures for storing and selling guns, including locking firearms and ammunition in secure cases when not directly supervised by sales staff. It mandates video surveillance systems that record customer facial features, requires annual inventory checks, and demands criminal background checks for employees who handle firearms. Dealers must also report lost or stolen firearms within 24 hours and allow law enforcement inspections of their premises. Violations of these new requirements can result in civil fines of up to $1,000.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens gun safety through stricter security measures, background checks, and reporting requirements, enhancing public safety and law enforcement effectiveness.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 5751: Weapons: other; manufacture, sale, or possession of a bump stock; prohibit. Amends sec. 224 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.224).

This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or possession of bump stocks and multiburst trigger activators in Michigan. It amends the state penal code to explicitly classify these devices as illegal weapons alongside machine guns and silencers. The legislation defines bump stocks as devices that allow semiautomatic firearms to fire multiple rounds with a single trigger pull by using recoil energy, and multiburst trigger activators as devices that increase a firearm's rate of fire. Violations are classified as felonies punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $2,500, or both. The law includes exemptions for licensed federal firearms manufacturers and certain government contractors.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill prohibits dangerous devices that increase firearm lethality, enhancing public safety and strengthening criminal justice enforcement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 18, 2026

SB 851: Weapons: ammunition; sale, production, or possession of high-capacity magazines; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 224g.

This bill would prohibit the sale, offering for sale, and possession of ammunition magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds in Michigan starting January 1, 2027. It directly affects firearm owners, sellers, and manufacturers by restricting access to high-capacity magazines. Violations of this prohibition would be classified as a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail, a fine of up to $500, or both. The law includes exceptions for specific situations not detailed in the provided text.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts firearm accessories and expands criminalization by prohibiting high-capacity magazines, limiting lawful gun ownership rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 853: 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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens firearm dealer oversight through licensing, training, and background checks, enhancing public safety and reducing illegal gun sales.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Tags Licensing

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 5758: Civil procedure: other; firearm industry responsibility act; provide for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 3845. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5760'26

This bill would add a new section to Michigan's civil procedure laws that allows the state attorney general and private individuals to sue firearm industry members for creating or maintaining a public nuisance through the sale, manufacture, or marketing of firearms and related products. The legislation requires these companies to establish reasonable controls over their products to prevent sales to prohibited persons, prevent theft, and stop the installation of devices like pistol converters, without needing to prove the company intended to cause harm. If a company violates these requirements, the attorney general can seek injunctions, damages, and other relief, while private victims of harm can also file lawsuits for compensatory and punitive damages. The bill defines firearm industry members broadly to include sellers, manufacturers, and distributors, and explicitly includes 3D printers and other manufacturing equipment in its scope.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables civil lawsuits against firearm industry for public nuisance, aiming to reduce illegal gun sales and enhance public safety through accountability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 5747: Weapons: firearms; firearms in certain state buildings; prohibit. Amends sec. 234d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.234d).

This bill prohibits individuals from carrying firearms in specific state buildings, including the Michigan State Capitol, the Anderson House Office Building, and the Binsfeld Senate Office Building, with exceptions for security personnel, peace officers, and licensed concealed pistol carriers serving as legislators. It also expands existing restrictions by banning firearms in polling places, early voting sites, and within 100 feet of ballot drop boxes for 40 days before an election, while allowing law enforcement and licensed carriers to carry in these areas. The legislation applies to various other locations such as financial institutions, churches, courts, theaters, sports arenas, day care centers, hospitals, and licensed liquor establishments, with similar exemptions for security staff, peace officers, and permit holders. Violations of these provisions are classified as misdemeanors punishable by up to 90 days in jail, a fine of up to $100, or both.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts firearm access in state buildings and polling places, expanding criminalization and limiting constitutional rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Firearms Law Enforcement

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