Legislative Analysis
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DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN FIREARMS
http://www.house.mi.gov/hfa
House Bills 6144 and 6145 (H-1) as reported from committee Analysis available at
Sponsor: Rep. Felicia Brabec http://www.legislature.mi.gov
House Bill 6146 (H-1) as reported from committee
Sponsor: Rep. Natalie Price
Committee: Military, Veterans and Homeland Security
Complete to 12-13-24
SUMMARY:
House Bill 6144 would amend 1935 PA 59 to require the Department of State Police (MSP)
to destroy all firearms turned over to it that were purchased by a municipality under a gun
buyback program. MSP would have to ensure that all parts of the firearms are destroyed, and
it would be prohibited from reselling any of the firearms.
Proposed MCL 28.5a
House Bills 6145 and 6146 would amend the firearms licensure act (1927 PA 372) and the
Michigan Penal Code, respectively. Each act now requires pistols, weapons, or devices carried
or possessed in violation of the act to be forfeited to the state and turned over to the director of
MSP or their representative for disposal. After determining whether they were lost or stolen
and providing public notice, the director can dispose of the forfeited firearms as follows:
• By destroying them.
• By selling them at auction.
• In any other lawful manner the director prescribes.
The bills would eliminate the latter two options and require the director to destroy the forfeited
firearms. The director would have to ensure that all parts of the firearms are destroyed.
HB 6145: MCL 28.434
HB 6146: MCL 750.239
FISCAL IMPACT:
The bills would have no fiscal impact on the state or local units of government.
POSITIONS:
The following entities indicated support for the bills:
• Michigan State Police (12-3-24)
• Brady United Against Gun Violence (12-10-24)
• City of Ann Arbor (12-3-24)
• Every Town for Gun Safety (12-3-24)
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• Gifford (12-10-24)
• League of Women Voters (12-10-24)
The following entities indicated a neutral position on House Bills 6145 and 6146 (12-10-24):
• Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police
• Michigan Sheriffs Association
A representative of Michigan Open Carry testified in opposition to the bills. (12-3-24)
The National Rifle Association indicated opposition to the bills. (12-10-24)
Legislative Analyst: E. Best
Fiscal Analyst: Aaron A. Meek
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their
deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
House Fiscal Agency HBs 6144, 6145, and 6146 as reported Page 2 of 2
Statutes affected: House Introduced Bill: 28.1, 28.16
As Passed by the House: 28.1, 28.16
As Passed by the Senate: 28.1, 28.16
House Concurred Bill: 28.1, 28.16