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SB 841

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). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0843'26

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Bayer and 2 co-sponsors

Michigan bill establishing criminal penalties for firearm sales lacking safety devices to enhance gun storage safety and reduce unauthorized access risks.

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Bill Summary · SB 841

Legislative bill overview

SB 841 modifies Michigan's criminal sentencing guidelines to establish penalties for selling firearms without accompanying safety devices. The bill amends the state's sentencing framework and is tied to companion legislation (SB 843) that likely contains the substantive firearm safety requirements.

Why is this important

This legislation addresses a public safety gap by potentially making it a criminal offense to sell firearms without safety devices like locks or cable restraints. Such requirements aim to reduce unintentional injuries, child access incidents, and theft of unsecured firearms—issues that affect both individual households and community safety statistics.

Potential points of contention

  • Second Amendment concerns: Gun rights advocates may argue the requirement infringes on firearm ownership rights or creates undue barriers to sales and self-defense access
  • Implementation and compliance: Retailers and private sellers may face uncertainty about what devices qualify as "safety devices" and enforcement mechanisms across different sale contexts
  • Scope ambiguity: Without seeing SB 843, unclear whether this applies to all firearm sales (including private transfers), licensed dealers only, or specific categories; this distinction significantly affects impact

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

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