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HB4026 • 2026

Use tax: exemptions; sunset date on exemption for firearm safety devices; extend. Amends sec. 4ll of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94ll).

Use tax: exemptions; sunset date on exemption for firearm safety devices; extend. Amends sec. 4ll of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94ll).

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Sponsor
Brad Paquette (District 37), Jaime Greene (District 65), Gina Johnsen (District 78), Kelly Breen (District 21), Stephanie Young (District 16), Denise Mentzer (District 61), Natalie Price (District 6), Jason Morgan (District 23), Emily Dievendorf (District 77), Carol Glanville (District 84), Carrie Rheingans (District 47), Stephen Wooden (District 81), Cynthia Neeley (District 70), Erin Byrnes (District 15), Phil Skaggs (District 80), Samantha Steckloff (District 19), Tyrone Carter (District 1), Mike McFall (District 14), Regina Weiss (District 5), Sharon MacDonell (District 56), Penelope Tsernoglou (District 75), Joey Andrews (District 38), Brenda Carter (District 53), Reggie Miller (District 31), Donavan McKinney (District 11), Jason Hoskins (District 18), John Fitzgerald (District 83), Veronica Paiz (District 10), Helena Scott (District 8), Matt Longjohn (District 40), Will Snyder (District 87), Morgan Foreman (District 33), Jennifer Conlin (District 48), Tullio Liberati (District 2), Jasper Martus (District 69), Tonya Phillips (District 7), Kimberly Edwards (District 12), Gregory Alexander (District 98), Peter Herzberg (District 25), Kara Hope (District 74), Laurie Pohutsky (District 17), Amos O'Neal (District 94), Pat Outman (District 91), Joseph Fox (District 101), Alabas Farhat (District 3)
Last action
2026-06-23
Official status
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the exact nature or duration of the extension, nor does it mention adding new types of firearm safety devices to the exemption list.

Exemptions from Use Tax for Firearm Safety Devices

This law extends the exemption from use tax on certain firearm safety devices.

What This Bill Does

  • Extends an exemption from use tax for safety devices used with firearms until a later date.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who buy and own firearms
  • Manufacturers and sellers of firearm safety devices

Terms To Know

Use Tax
A tax that people pay on items they use or consume in a state where they did not pay sales tax when buying the item.
Exemption
An exception to paying taxes for certain goods or services.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how long the exemption will last beyond its current end date.
  • It is unclear which specific types of firearm safety devices are included in the new exemptions.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

H-2

8

substitute (H-2) adopted

Plain English: substitute (H-2) adopted 8

  • The official amendment file could not be read automatically during the last sync, so only the official amendment metadata is shown right now.

Bill History

  1. 2026-06-23 SJ 56 Pg. 0

    REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 6/18/2026

  2. 2026-06-23 SJ 56 Pg. 0

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

  3. 2025-03-18 SJ 25 Pg. 237

    PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  4. 2025-03-18 SJ 25 Pg. 237

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY

  5. 2025-03-13 HJ 27 Pg. 241

    read a third time

  6. 2025-03-13 HJ 27 Pg. 241

    passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #27 Yeas 95 Nays 12 Excused 0 Not Voting 3

  7. 2025-03-13 HJ 27 Pg. 241

    transmitted

  8. 2025-03-12 HJ 26 Pg. 223

    read a second time

  9. 2025-03-12 HJ 26 Pg. 223

    substitute (H-2) adopted

  10. 2025-03-12 HJ 26 Pg. 223

    placed on third reading

  11. 2025-02-25 HJ 20 Pg. 147

    reported with recommendation without amendment

  12. 2025-02-25 HJ 20 Pg. 147

    referred to second reading

  13. 2025-01-29 HJ 9 Pg. 77

    bill electronically reproduced 01/28/2025

  14. 2025-01-28 HJ 8 Pg. 69

    introduced by Representative Rep. Brad Paquette

  15. 2025-01-28 HJ 8 Pg. 69

    read a first time

  16. 2025-01-28 HJ 8 Pg. 69

    referred to Committee on Finance

Official Summary Text

Use tax: exemptions; sunset date on exemption for firearm safety devices; extend. Amends sec. 4ll of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94ll).