The bill amends the existing law regulating the sale and possession of firearms in Michigan, specifically focusing on the requirements for federally licensed firearms dealers. It mandates that any sale of a firearm must include either a commercially available trigger lock or a secure gun case to prevent unauthorized access. Additionally, dealers are required to provide safety information, a written warning about storage penalties, and lethal means counseling literature at no extra charge. The bill also stipulates that dealers must retain signed compliance statements for at least six years and post notices regarding the legal requirements for firearm storage.

Furthermore, the bill removes previous legal language that provided immunity from civil liability for federally licensed firearms dealers under certain conditions. It establishes penalties for violations of the new provisions, categorizing offenses as misdemeanors or felonies depending on the number of prior convictions. The bill will only take effect if two other related bills are also enacted into law.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 28.435