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Dossier Legislative introduced 09-sep-2026
Bill introduced in the Michigan Legislature — not yet passed by either chamber, and not law.

Weapons: firearms; sentencing guidelines; update. Amends sec. 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16m). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1150’26

Key claim: This bill would update Michigan’s criminal sentencing guidelines for firearms offenses and would take effect only if companion bill SB 1150 also becomes law.

Abstract

(SB1151 · 103rd Legislature) Weapons: firearms; sentencing guidelines; update. Amends sec. 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16m). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1150’26 Sponsor: Sen. Jonathan Lindsey ® In committee: S Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety Latest action (2026-09-09): Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety

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This bill would update Michigan’s criminal sentencing guidelines for firearms offenses and would take effect only if companion bill SB 1150 also becomes law.

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Weapons: firearms; sentencing guidelines; update. Amends sec. 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16m). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1150'26
Stage: introduced · legiscan · 09-sep-2026

This bill would update Michigan’s criminal sentencing guidelines for firearms offenses and would take effect only if companion bill SB 1150 also becomes law.

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