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
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 26, 2025
Last action Sep 29, 2025
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Sep 26, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Government Operations
lower
Sep 26, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Kara Hope
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Kara Hope
DDemocratic
Co
Brenda Carter
DDemocratic
Co
Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
Co
Erin Byrnes
DDemocratic
Co
Jaz Martus
DDemocratic
Co
Jennifer Conlin
DDemocratic
Co
Julie Brixie
DDemocratic
Co
Kelly Breen
DDemocratic
Co
Matt Longjohn
DDemocratic
Co
Natalie Price
DDemocratic
Co
Stephanie Young
DDemocratic
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