2023 House Bill 4211

Weapons: firearms; 14-day waiting period for all pistol purchases; provide for.

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 223 (MCL 750.223), as amended by 2012 PA 242.

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Makes it a misdemeanor to sell a pistol without following specific regulations or to sell a firearm longer than 26 inches to someone under 18, with penalties increasing for subsequent offenses. Additionally, it would be a felony to sell firearms or ammunition to individuals under felony indictment or prohibited from possessing firearms. The bill also mandates a 14-day waiting period before delivering a firearm to a purchaser, with violations resulting in misdemeanor charges.

Introduced in the House

March 8, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Rachel Hood (D-81) and 18 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Kara Hope (D-74), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Veronica Paiz (D-11), Natalie Price (D-5), Tyrone Carter (D-1), Kristian Grant (D-82), Ranjeev Puri (D-24), Helena Scott (D-7), Christine Morse (D-40), Sharon MacDonell (D-56), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Reggie Miller (D-31), Julie Brixie (D-73), Stephanie Young (D-16), Noah Arbit (D-20) and Abraham Aiyash (D-9)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary