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SR 127

A resolution to commemorate June 2026 as Gun Violence Awareness Month.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Winnie Brinks and 6 co-sponsors

Designates June 2026 as Gun Violence Awareness Month to honor victims and survivors and encourage public action to prevent gun violence in Michigan.

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Bill Summary · SR 127

Bill at a glance

  • Measure: Senate Resolution No. 127
  • Session/Jurisdiction: Michigan, 2025-2026
  • Topic: Proclaims June 2026 as Gun Violence Awareness Month
  • Primary purpose: Commemorate and raise awareness about gun violence, honor victims and survivors, and encourage public efforts to prevent gun violence.

Purpose and intent

  • The resolution designates June 2026 as Gun Violence Awareness Month in Michigan.
  • It aims to honor victims and survivors of gun violence, including those affected by notable incidents in Michigan (e.g., MSU and Oxford High School), victims of domestic violence, and others harmed by improperly stored firearms.
  • It seeks to acknowledge the pervasive impact of gun violence on communities nationwide and to promote awareness and the value of human life.

Key provisions and changes

  • Recognition: Official acknowledgment by the Michigan Senate that June 2026 should be Gun Violence Awareness Month.
  • Observance and advocacy:
    • Encourages citizens to participate in and support community efforts to prevent gun violence.
    • Urges recognition of the human lives affected and the potential of those lives lost.
  • Symbolic/awareness aspects:
    • Builds on the national “Wear Orange” movement associated with gun violence prevention, linking the observance to ongoing efforts to honor victims and promote prevention.

Who/what is affected

  • Legislative impact: No new laws or regulations; the resolution is a formal declaration and exhortation.
  • Public and communities: Encourages participation by Michigan residents, communities, and organizations in Gun Violence Awareness Month activities and prevention efforts.
  • Stakeholders referenced: Victims and survivors of gun violence, families, schools, and communities affected by gun violence, and advocates promoting prevention.

Procedural/timeline details

  • Introduction and action:
    • Introduced June 3, 2026, by Senator Mallory McMorrow.
    • Rules suspension and adoption occurred on June 3, 2026, making the resolution effective within the session.
  • Status: Adopted as a concurrent formal resolution commemorating the designated month.
  • Sponsorship: Co-sponsors include Senators Stephanie Chang, Mary Cavanagh, Jeremy Moss, Winnie Brinks, Erika Geiss, Dayna Polehanki, in addition to the primary sponsor.

Practical implications

  • This is a symbolic/ceremonial measure rather than a regulatory change.
  • It serves to focus public attention on gun violence prevention and to encourage civic participation in related initiatives during June 2026.
  • May be used by schools, nonprofits, and communities in Michigan to organize awareness events and education aligned with the resolution’s intent.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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