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 storage of firearms at their premises.

Furthermore, the bill removes certain legal protections previously afforded to federally licensed firearms dealers concerning civil liability for damages arising from the use or misuse of firearms. It establishes penalties for violations of the new requirements, categorizing offenses as misdemeanors or felonies depending on the number of prior convictions. The bill will only take effect if two other specified bills are also enacted into law.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 28.435