2026 House Bill 5753

Weapons: other; sale of weapons to individual under 21 years of age; prohibit.

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 223, 234f, and 237a (MCL 750.223, 750.234f, and 750.237a), section 223 as amended by 2023 PA 18, section 234f as amended by 1996 PA 80, and section 237a as amended by 2017 PA 96.

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Raises the minimum age for firearm purchase and possession to 21, increases penalties for violations, and strengthens regulations and exemptions regarding firearms in weapon-free school zones in Michigan.

Introduced in the House

March 18, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Sharon MacDonell (D-56) and 13 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Tonya Myers Phillips (D-7), Noah Arbit (D-20), Natalie Price (D-6), Veronica Paiz (D-10), Jasper Martus (D-69), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Phil Skaggs (D-80), Matt Longjohn (D-40), Regina Weiss (D-5), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Matt Koleszar (D-22), Julie Rogers (D-41) and Julie Brixie (D-73)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations