Those convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence would be banned from possessing, using, purchasing, or carrying a firearm in Michigan under legislation passed by the Senate.
Key Points:
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- The prohibition on a person would be in place for eight years.
- The bills would bring Michigan law into partial alignment with current Federal protections.
- Currently, under state law, only those convicted of felonies are prohibited from possessing, using, purchasing, or carrying a firearm.
- Thirty-one other states have passed similar laws.
Next Steps:
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- The bill package was referred to the House Criminal Justice Committee for consideration.
