Weapons: firearms; regulations regarding silencers, shotguns, and short-barreled rifles; eliminate. Amends secs. 222, 224 & 231 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.222 et seq.) & repeals sec. 224b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.24b).
Key claim: A newly introduced House bill would repeal Michigan’s state restrictions on firearm silencers, certain shotguns, and short-barreled rifles.
Abstract
(HB6285 · 103rd Legislature) Weapons: firearms; regulations regarding silencers, shotguns, and short-barreled rifles; eliminate. Amends secs. 222, 224 & 231 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.222 et seq.) & repeals sec. 224b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.24b). Sponsor: Rep. James DeSana ® + 13 co-sponsors In committee: H Judiciary Latest action (2026-09-01): Bill Electronically Reproduced 08/27/2026
Why this matters
A newly introduced House bill would repeal Michigan’s state restrictions on firearm silencers, certain shotguns, and short-barreled rifles.