MI SB0843

Bill

Torts: defenses; firearm manufacturer immunity from liability to local units of government; abolish. Amends sec. 15 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.435). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0841'26, SB 0842'26

Introduced
03/18/2026

In Committee
03/18/2026

Crossed Over

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,"by amending section 15 (MCL 28.435), as amended by 2023 PA 17.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Michigan law concerning firearms to abolish certain immunities from civil liability for firearm and ammunition manufacturers and to remove restrictions on local governments suing these entities. Specifically, it removes provisions that prevented political subdivisions (like cities and counties) from bringing civil lawsuits against individuals or companies that produce firearms or ammunition, except in very limited circumstances related to contracts or defects when the political subdivision itself was the purchaser. The bill also removes the immunity granted to federally licensed firearms dealers and other producers of firearms or ammunition from civil liability for damages arising from the use or misuse of their products, provided the sale complied with all applicable laws. The changes are intended to clarify the law and apply to any pending civil actions.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Mallory McMorrow (D)*, Rosemary Bayer (D), Jeff Irwin (D), Sylvia Santana (D),

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety (on 03/18/2026)

Official Document

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0843

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0843
BillText	https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2026-SIB-0843.htm

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
SB0841	Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; guidelines for firearm sale without accompanying safety device; revise cross reference to reflect amendment of other section of law. Amends sec. 11b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0843'26	Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety	Same As
SB0842	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: SB 0843'26	Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety	Same As

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