SB 843 Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 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). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0841'26, SB 0842'26

This bill amends Michigan's firearm regulations to require federally licensed dealers to sell firearms with safety devices like trigger locks or secure storage containers, unless the buyer provides proof of having purchased such safety equipment. It mandates that dealers provide free safety brochures and warning materials to purchasers and must retain signed compliance statements for six years. The legislation also clarifies liability protections, preventing local governments from suing firearm manufacturers for inherent product risks while preserving their right to sue for manufacturing defects or contract breaches.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 18, 2026 Last action Mar 24, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026
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REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
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Mar 18, 2026
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INTRODUCED BY SENATOR MALLORY MCMORROW
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