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SB 408

Weapons: firearms; natural resources and environmental protection act; update references. Amends sec. 43510 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43510). TIE BAR WITH: SB 406'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Bellino and 9 co-sponsors

Michigan updates firearm references in natural resources law to clarify weapons regulations affecting hunting and outdoor recreation rules.

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
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Bill Summary · SB 408

Legislative bill overview

SB 408 updates references in Michigan's 1994 Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NRPA) related to firearms regulations. The bill appears to be a technical amendment that revises how the law addresses weapons in the context of environmental and natural resources management, and is tied to companion bill SB 406.

Why is this important

Changes to firearms regulations within environmental law can affect hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation rules that thousands of Michiganders participate in annually. Updated statutory references ensure legal clarity and consistent enforcement across related regulations, preventing conflicting or outdated guidance.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes unclear: The summary doesn't specify what reference updates are being made or how they substantively alter firearm regulations, making it difficult to assess full implications without seeing the bill text
  • Tie-bar dependency: The bill's effects are linked to SB 406, meaning its actual impact depends on companion legislation that hasn't been detailed
  • Second Amendment considerations: Any firearm-related amendments, even technical ones, may draw scrutiny from both gun rights advocates and gun safety advocates depending on the direction of changes

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

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