The Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee is preparing to hear a dangerous package of anti-gun bills that would trample on your Second Amendment rights and criminalize law-abiding citizens.
All of these bills are currently in committee, backed by a coordinated effort from anti-gun lawmakers including Sens. Mallory McMorrow, Dayna Polehanki, Rosemary Bayer, Stephanie Chang, Paul Wojno, Veronica Klinefelt, and others.
GOA strongly opposes these bills and will be monitoring the hearing closely. We need you to get involved: contact your senator today and tell them to vote NO on this anti-gun package. Let them know Michigan gun owners are watching and we will hold them accountable.
Here is the legislation being discussed:
- SB 224: Accessory Ban
GOA Position: Oppose
Current Status: in the Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee
Sponsored by Dayna Polehanki
Co-sponsors Stephanie Chang, Paul Wojno, Mallory McMorrow, Veronica Klinefelt, Rosemary Bayer
Senate Bill 224 Senate Bill 224 would make it a felony in Michigan to possess, manufacture, or sell suppressors and bump stocks
- SB 225: Gun Free Zones
GOA Position: Oppose
Current Status: in the Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee
Sponsored by Dayna Polehanki
Co-sponsors Stephanie Chang, Paul Wojno, Mallory McMorrow, Veronica Klinefelt, Rosemary Bayer
Senate Bill 225 expands gun-free zones in Michigan by adding several new locations where even concealed pistol license (CPL) holders are prohibited from carrying. These now include the Michigan Capitol, legislative office buildings, college dorms and classrooms, and large entertainment venues. Violations carry escalating penalties, from civil fines and CPL suspensions to felony charges.
- SB 226: Carry Restrictions
GOA Position: Oppose
Current Status: in the Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee
Sponsored by Rosemary Bayer
Co-sponsors Dayna Polehanki, Stephanie Chang, Paul Wojno, Mallory McMorrow, Veronica Klinefelt
Senate Bill 226 Prohibits possession of a firearm within 100 feet from any absent voter ballot drop box.
- SB 331: “Ghost Gun” Ban
GOA Position: Oppose
Current Status: in the Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee
Sponsored by Mallory McMorrow
Co-sponsors Dayna Polehanki, Sue Shink, Stephanie Chang, Jeff Irwin, Paul Wojno, Rosemary Bayer, Veronica Klinefelt, Mary Cavanagh
Senate Bill 331 would make it illegal to make, sell, or even own a homemade gun (often called a “ghost gun”) in Michigan if it doesn’t have a serial number. It also bans certain gun parts and 3D-printed firearms unless they’re registered and serialized. People who build more than five firearms a year, or use tools like 3D printers to make guns, would need a federal license. Violating this law could lead to jail time and heavy fines. GOA opposes this bill because it targets law-abiding gun owners and criminalizes private firearm builds that have been legal for centuries.
- SB 332: “Ghost Gun” Criminal Penalties
GOA Position: Oppose
Current Status: in the Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee
Sponsored by Mallory McMorrow
Co-sponsors Dayna Polehanki, Sue Shink, Stephanie Chang, Jeff Irwin, Paul Wojno, Rosemary Bayer, Veronica Klinefelt, Mary Cavanagh
Senate Bill 332 sets the punishment for gun control offenses created by SB 331. If passed, it would allow the state to send gun owners to prison for up to 15 years for things like owning a homemade gun without a serial number or failing to follow strict new storage laws. It makes sure that Michigan’s attempt to ban “ghost guns” and other private builds comes with harsh criminal penalties. GOA opposes SB 332 because it criminalizes responsible gun owners and backs up unconstitutional restrictions with felony-level consequences.
