HB 6185 Michigan House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

Torts: defenses; firearm manufacturer immunity from liability to local units of government; abolish. Amends sec. 15 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.435).

HB 6185 amends Michigan's firearm laws to require federally licensed dealers to sell guns with a trigger lock or a secure storage container, unless the buyer provides their own safety device or the firearm is an antique. The bill also mandates that dealers provide free safety brochures and warning notices to purchasers and retain records of these transactions for six years. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that firearm manufacturers and producers are generally immune from civil lawsuits by local governments, except in cases involving specific contract breaches or product defects that cause injury to government employees or property. This provision aims to limit liability for manufacturers while reserving the right for the state attorney general to bring certain legal actions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 26, 2024 Last action Dec 11, 2024
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Dec 11, 2024
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Dec 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Nov 26, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Judiciary
lower
Nov 26, 2024
Introduced
introduced by Representative Kelly Breen
lower
1 primary · 18 co-sponsors

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