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MI SB0331

MI SB0331
Weapons: firearms; requirement for all firearm components to contain serial numbers; provide for. Amends 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421 - 28.435) by adding sec. 14c.


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Introduced
05/29/2025
In Committee
06/25/2025
Crossed Over
06/25/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

103rd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled"An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,"(MCL 28.421 to 28.435) by adding section 14c.

AI Summary

This bill introduces comprehensive regulations for firearms, focusing on requiring serial numbers for all firearm components and addressing "ghost guns" (privately manufactured firearms without serial numbers). The legislation prohibits manufacturing, selling, importing, purchasing, or possessing firearms and firearm components without a valid serial number, with specific exceptions for law enforcement, military personnel, antique firearms, and certain authorized entities. Individuals manufacturing firearms without a commercial license must obtain a serial number within 10 days and report details to state police. The bill defines various technical terms like "frame," "receiver," and "unfinished frame or receiver" and establishes penalties for violations, including misdemeanor charges for first offenses (up to one year in prison and/or a $5,000 fine) and felony charges for subsequent offenses (up to five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine). The legislation also addresses undetectable firearms and aims to prevent individuals prohibited from possessing firearms from manufacturing or obtaining them. The law will take effect 18 months after its passage, providing time for individuals and businesses to comply with the new requirements.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 06/25/2025)

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