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HB 6135

Civil procedure: other; individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence; enact procedures for surrender or seizure of firearms. Creates new act.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 16 co-sponsors

Michigan bill establishing civil procedures to seize or require surrender of firearms from individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence offenses.

bill electronically reproduced 11/14/2024
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Bill Summary · HB 6135

Legislative bill overview

HB 6135 creates new civil procedures requiring individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence offenses to surrender firearms or allow law enforcement to seize them. The bill establishes a legal framework for how these surrender or seizure processes would operate in Michigan's court system.

Why is this important

Domestic violence is frequently accompanied by firearm access, which significantly increases the risk of homicide in intimate partner situations. This bill attempts to reduce that risk by creating a statutory mechanism to remove weapons from individuals with recent domestic violence convictions, addressing a public safety gap that exists in many states.

Potential points of contention

  • Constitutional questions: Second Amendment rights advocates will likely challenge whether misdemeanor convictions (rather than felonies) provide sufficient legal grounds for firearm removal, especially regarding due process protections
  • Enforcement and compliance: Questions about how seizures would be enforced, what happens to surrendered firearms, and how non-compliance would be penalized remain unclear from the bill description
  • Scope definition: The specific domestic violence misdemeanor offenses covered and whether the restriction is permanent or temporary could significantly affect the bill's impact and opposition

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

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