WeVote
Log In

Bill

JA

Bill

HB 6134

Civil procedure: personal protection orders; removal of firearms; require for an individual subject to a domestic relations PPO. Amends sec. 2950 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2950) & adds secs. 2950p, 2950q, 2950r, 2950s, 2950t, 2950u, 2950v & 2950w.

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

Michigan bill mandates firearm removal from individuals subject to domestic violence protective orders to reduce harm risk in intimate partner situations.

per Rule 41 referred to Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security
#civilprocedure:personalprotectionorders #crimes:domesticviolence #weapons:firearms
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HB 6134

Legislative bill overview

HB 6134 amends Michigan's personal protection order (PPO) law to require the removal and surrender of firearms from individuals subject to domestic relations protective orders. The bill creates new statutory sections establishing procedures for firearm confiscation, storage, and return processes within the existing PPO framework.

Why is this important

Domestic violence situations represent a significant risk period for lethal outcomes, and firearm access during these incidents substantially increases danger to victims and children. This bill addresses a documented gap in Michigan law by explicitly mandating firearm removal during domestic PPOs, aligning with evidence-based risk reduction practices employed in other states.

Potential points of contention

  • Second Amendment concerns: Opponents may argue that mandatory firearm removal constitutes an unconstitutional deprivation of rights without due process, though courts have generally upheld such restrictions in domestic violence contexts
  • Implementation and enforcement: Questions about who conducts searches, how compliance is verified, secure storage protocols, and whether law enforcement has adequate resources to administer the program
  • Due process and return procedures: Clarity needed on standards for firearm return after PPO expiration, appeal mechanisms if individuals dispute removal, and protections against arbitrary or prolonged confiscation

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

Sign in to ask a question.