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SB843 • 2026

Torts: defenses; firearm manufacturer immunity from liability to local units of government; abolish. Amends sec. 15 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.435). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0841'26, SB 0842'26

Torts: defenses; firearm manufacturer immunity from liability to local units of government; abolish. Amends sec. 15 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.435). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0841'26, SB 0842'26

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Sponsor
Mallory McMorrow (District 8), Jeff Irwin (District 15), Sylvia A. Santana (District 2), Rosemary Bayer (District 13)
Last action
2026-03-24
Official status
SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: SYLVIA SANTANA
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Torts: defenses; firearm manufacturer immunity from liability to local units of government; abolish. Amends sec. 15 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.435). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0841'26, SB 0842'26

Torts: defenses; firearm manufacturer immunity from liability to local units of government; abolish.

What This Bill Does

  • Torts: defenses; firearm manufacturer immunity from liability to local units of government; abolish.
  • Amends sec.
  • 15 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.435).
  • TIE BAR WITH: SB 0841'26, SB 0842'26

Limits and Unknowns

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-24 SJ 28 Pg. 255

    SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: ROSEMARY BAYER

  2. 2026-03-24 SJ 28 Pg. 255

    SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: SYLVIA SANTANA

  3. 2026-03-18 SJ 26 Pg. 219

    INTRODUCED BY SENATOR MALLORY MCMORROW

  4. 2026-03-18 SJ 26 Pg. 219

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

Official Summary Text

Torts: defenses; firearm manufacturer immunity from liability to local units of government; abolish. Amends sec. 15 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.435). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0841'26, SB 0842'26