This bill amends the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure by updating Section 16m, which pertains to specific felonies outlined in Chapter 750 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. The amendments include the addition of new categories and classifications for various firearm-related offenses, such as the sale of firearms to minors and the unlawful possession of firearms by prohibited individuals. Notably, the bill introduces new maximum penalties for certain offenses, such as increasing the maximum penalty for the sale of a firearm to a minor from 4 to 5 years for subsequent offenses, and specifies penalties for discharging firearms in or at occupied structures, with penalties ranging from 4 years to life imprisonment depending on the severity of the outcome.

Additionally, the bill removes certain legal language, specifically the reference to "silencer" in the context of manufacturing or selling prohibited weapons. The bill also establishes that it will not take effect unless House Bill No. 6285 is enacted into law, indicating a coordinated legislative effort to address firearm-related offenses comprehensively. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance public safety by imposing stricter penalties for firearm-related crimes and clarifying the legal framework surrounding these offenses.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 777.16