HB 5065 Michigan House · 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 secs. 12c, 14b & 14c.

HB 5065 requires retail firearm dealers in Michigan to obtain a state-issued license ($250 fee) and renew it annually ($200 fee). It mandates annual training for dealers and employees on firearm safety, identifying illegal sales, and preventing trafficking, with a 70% passing score needed. The bill applies to businesses selling firearms regularly (not occasional sellers of 8 or fewer firearms yearly) and requires federal licensing, age checks (21+), and criminal background checks for staff. Dealers must display licenses prominently and maintain records for four years. The law aims to regulate retail firearm sales through licensing, training, and record-keeping requirements.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 26, 2025 Last action Sep 29, 2025
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Sep 26, 2025
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referred to Committee on Government Operations
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Sep 26, 2025
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introduced by Representative Rep. Kara Hope
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1 primary · 10 co-sponsors

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