Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; guidelines for firearm sale without accompanying safety device; revise cross reference to reflect amendment of other section of law. Amends sec. 11b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11b).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Abraham Aiyash and 18 co-sponsors

HB 6183 updates sentencing guidelines by aligning references to updated firearms offenses, as part of a package with HB 6184/6185; takes effect only if companion bills pass.

referred to second reading

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Purpose

HB 6183 updates the state sentencing-guidelines statute (MCL 777.11b) to revise the list and cross‑references of offenses in chapter 28 of the Michigan Compiled Laws (firearms- and public‑safety–related offenses). The amendment aligns sentencing guideline references and offense classifications with companion bills in a package addressing firearm regulation and related civil liability.

Key provisions

Amends section 11b of chapter XVII of the Code of Criminal Procedure (MCL 777.11b) to add, revise, or recategorize enumerated offenses found in chapter 28 (firearms and related statutes). The amendment updates the table of offenses used for sentencing guideline purposes (offense codes, TDR/category/class entries and statutory citations).

Specifically the updated list includes, among others, offenses such as:

Failure to store a firearm resulting in injury, serious impairment, or death (various degrees),
Firearm sale without a case or storage container (including repeat offenses),
False statements on concealed pistol permit or firearm sales records, and related public‑safety and public‑order offenses referenced to chapter 28.

The bill contains an enactment contingency: the amendments do not take effect unless the related companion measure (House Bill 6185 or a Senate counterpart in the package) is enacted. HB 6183 was drafted to operate together with HB 6184 and HB 6185 (the “Firearm Industry Responsibility” package).

Who is affected

Courts, judges, and sentencing authorities: will use the revised MCL 777.11b cross‑references and offense classifications when calculating sentencing guidelines for listed chapter 28 offenses.

Defendants and convicted persons: sentencing ranges and guideline calculations for the amended offenses may change.

Prosecutors, defense attorneys, and the Department of Corrections: administrative and case‑management practices will need to reflect the updated offense listings.

The changes are tied to companion firearm‑related legislation (HB 6184/HB 6185) that address civil liability and industry duties; together the package affects both criminal sentencing and civil/regulatory frameworks for firearms.

Procedural history and status

Introduced: November 26, 2024 (Rep. Stephanie A. Young, et al.). Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

Committee and floor actions continued through early 2025. The bill was considered in conjunction with HB 6184 and HB 6185.

Final actions: Passed both houses (with amendments), transmitted to the Governor, and signed into law in June 2025. Listed as Public Act 25-68; Governor’s signature recorded June 23, 2025.

Note: The bill’s text included an express condition tying its effective operation to enactment of the related companion measure(s); in practice the package was enacted together.

Relationship to other bills

HB 6183 is part of a three‑bill package:
- HB 6184 (creates duties on firearm industry members and authorizes civil actions for public nuisance and related relief),
- HB 6185 (substantive statutory changes that HB 6183’s cross‑references depend on).
HB 6183’s role is primarily to ensure sentencing guidelines and statutory cross‑references are consistent with the new/changed firearms offenses created by the companion bills.

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