Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proudly showcases a crucial bipartisan gun violence bill package that she recently signed into law, underscoring her unwavering dedication to safeguarding the lives of those vulnerable to domestic violence. This essential measure reflects the governor’s commitment towards protecting those in need.
The bills aim to prevent individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence from buying, having, or carrying firearms for a period of eight years after their sentence.
According to an analysis by the Michigan House Fiscal Agency, House Bill 4945 aims to update the sentencing guidelines, preventing individuals convicted of domestic violence from purchasing or possessing firearms or ammunition for a duration of eight years.
The bill aims to broaden the definition of a felony, expanding the range of crimes resulting in individuals being prohibited from possessing, using, or transferring firearms or ammunition for three years after completing their sentence.
Senate Bill 471 renders illegal firearm and ammunition possession by individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence.
According to Senate Legislative Analysis, SB 471 would broaden the scope of felony possession prohibitions to include offenses punishable by more than one year but less than four years of imprisonment, committed under the laws of other states and the United States.
But the bills also cover a wide range of nonviolent offenses and misdemeanors, including breaking into vending machines and parking meters, tampering with electronic tethers, occupying properties without permission, causing pollution, illegally recording in a movie theater, and engaging in joyriding.
All in all, these bills enforce restrictions on the possession and sale of firearms and ammunition in over 100 legal situations unrelated to domestic violence.
According to an analysis by the Michigan House Fiscal Agency, House Bill 4945 aims to update the sentencing guidelines, preventing individuals convicted of domestic violence from purchasing or possessing firearms or ammunition for a duration of eight years.
The bill aims to broaden the definition of a felony, expanding the range of crimes resulting in individuals being prohibited from possessing, using, or transferring firearms or ammunition for three years after completing their sentence.
Senate Bill 471 renders illegal firearm and ammunition possession by individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence.
According to Senate Legislative Analysis, SB 471 would broaden the scope of felony possession prohibitions to include offenses punishable by more than one year but less than four years of imprisonment, committed under the laws of other states and the United States.
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Read the House Bill 4945 summary here
https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/House/pdf/2023-HLA-4945-9B3EF036.pdf
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