Criminal Justice (Firearms)

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 11, 2025

HB 5341: Weapons: licensing; penalty for failure to comply with certain licensing requirements; modify. Amends sec. 227 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.227).

HB 5341 modifies Michigan's weapon carrying laws by changing penalties for first-time violations of concealed pistol licensing rules. It specifies that individuals who carry a concealed pistol without a current license (but with an expired license under 1 year old and eligibility for a new license) will now face only a $330 civil fine instead of potential felony charges. The bill directly affects people who carry concealed weapons without a valid permit but meet these specific criteria. It does not change the requirement for a license or the underlying prohibition on concealed carry without one. The key change is replacing criminal penalties with a civil fine for this narrow category of first-time violations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill reduces penalty for first-time concealed carry violation from felony to civil fine, decreasing criminalization and aligning with reform principles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 5, 2025

SB 121: Weapons: firearms; enforcement of federal limitation on firearms; prohibit. Creates new act.

SB 121 prohibits Michigan state and local government employees from enforcing specific federal firearm regulations, including those requiring registration of firearms or ammunition, imposing firearm-specific taxes, banning possession, or ordering confiscation. It makes such federal laws unenforceable within Michigan and imposes $10,000 fines per violation on state employees who enforce them or political subdivisions that employ such individuals. The bill also allows individuals harmed by these enforcement attempts to seek court injunctions and recover attorney fees. It directly affects state agencies, local governments, and employees who might otherwise comply with federal firearm rules. The bill is currently pending in the Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety committee.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill prohibits enforcement of federal firearm laws (a criminal justice policy), restricting federal oversight and weakening firearm regulation enforcement within Michigan.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 29, 2025

HB 5065: 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.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates firearm dealer licensing, annual safety training, and background checks to prevent illegal sales/trafficking, enhancing law enforcement oversight in weapon regulation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Michigan · House Nov 4, 2025

HB 5164: Crimes: firearms; transporting or possessing a firearm in or upon motor vehicle; modify. Amends sec. 227d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.227d).

HB 5164 modifies Michigan law to regulate transporting firearms and certain air guns in moving vehicles. It prohibits carrying a firearm (other than a pistol) or a pneumatic gun expelling metal BBs/pellets over .177 caliber in a moving vehicle unless the weapon is unloaded and stored in one of four ways: disassembled, in a case, in the trunk, or inaccessible from inside the vehicle. Violating this would be a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $100 fine. The bill directly affects drivers transporting these items in vehicles while operating them, with no exception for pistols.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new misdemeanor for improper firearm transport, expanding criminalization per indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 4587: Weapons: licensing; application for relief from federal firearms disability program; provide for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2908.

HB 4587 creates a court process for Michiganders with certain court-ordered mental health commitments or adjudications (triggering federal firearm restrictions under 18 U.S.C. 922(d)(4)/(g)(4)) to seek relief from firearm disabilities. It requires courts to forward only necessary identifying information to state police for background checks and allows affected individuals to petition courts for relief after meeting specific criteria, including demonstrating they no longer pose a public safety risk. Courts must review petitions confidentially using evidence on the petitioner's mental health, criminal history, reputation, and changed circumstances. If approved, the state police must remove the disability from background check systems within 10 business days. This bill directly affects people barred from firearm purchases due to Michigan court decisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates court process to restore firearm rights for individuals with mental health adjudications, reducing unnecessary barriers and promoting rehabilitation - key criminal justice reform.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Policing

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 4, 2025

HB 4139: Weapons: firearms; firearms law; amend to reflect repeal of the extreme risk protection order act. Amends secs. 2, 2b, 5b & 8 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4140'25, HB 4140'25

HB 4139 removes references to "extreme risk protection orders" from Michigan's firearm licensing requirements. Specifically, it amends sections of the state's firearms law (MCL 28.422, 28.422b, 28.425b, and 28.428) by deleting the provision that previously required applicants to disclose if they were subject to such orders. This change directly affects individuals applying for firearm licenses, as they will no longer need to certify whether they are under an extreme risk protection order. The bill does not repeal extreme risk protection orders themselves but modifies the licensing process to exclude this specific requirement. The change reflects the repeal of the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act as noted in the bill's title.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRemoves ERPO disclosure requirement, weakening a gun violence prevention tool central to criminal justice reform efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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passed both · Michigan · House Oct 28, 2025

HB 4690: Criminal procedure: sentencing; mandatory sentencing for certain crimes; require. Amends sec. 479a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.479a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4691'25

HB 4690 mandates fixed prison sentences for certain violent or gun-related crimes by amending Michigan's sentencing law (MCL 750.479a). It directly affects defendants convicted of these specific offenses, as judges must now impose predetermined terms instead of exercising discretion. The key provision requires minimum sentence lengths for these cases, removing judicial flexibility in sentencing. This policy change applies to new convictions under the amended law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeMandates fixed prison sentences for violent/gun crimes, removing judicial discretion. Increases mandatory sentencing, opposing criminal justice reform efforts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Sentencing Violent Crime

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passed both · Michigan · House Nov 12, 2025

HB 5079: Crimes: public office and officers; penalties for disarming a law enforcement officer of a firearm if accomplished by force or if law enforcement officer is injured; increase. Amends sec. 479b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.479b).

HB 5079 increases penalties for individuals who disarm a law enforcement officer using force or cause injury to the officer during such an incident. It amends existing law (MCL 750.479b) to raise criminal penalties for these specific acts against police. The bill directly affects people who physically interfere with officers' weapons, making the offense a more serious crime. This change applies to any situation where an officer is disarmed through force or injured while resisting disarming.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for disarming officers, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of raising mandatory sentences and expanding criminalization against law enforcement interference.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Policing

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passed both · Michigan · House Nov 12, 2025

HB 5080: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for disarming a law enforcement officer of a firearm if accomplished by force or if law enforcement officer is injured; provide for. Amends sec. 16x, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16x). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5079'25

This bill amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines to specifically increase penalties for individuals who take a police officer's firearm by force or cause injury to the officer during such an incident. It directly affects people convicted of assaulting officers to seize their weapons, making this a more severe offense under state law. The key change adds these circumstances as a factor for judges to consider when determining sentences, requiring harsher penalties for disarming officers through violence or causing harm. The amendment modifies Section 16x of the Code of Criminal Procedure (MCL 777.16x) to reflect these updated sentencing standards.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for disarming officers by force/injuring them, expanding criminalization and mandating harsher sentences per sentencing guidelines, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Policing Sentencing

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