Weapons: ammunition; sale, production, or possession of high-capacity magazines; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 224g.
Summary
House Bill 5750 would amend the Michigan Penal Code to prohibit, beginning January 1, 2027, the sale, offer for sale, or possession in Michigan of any magazine capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition. The bill creates a new section in the criminal code and applies the restriction statewide, with no exceptions described in the text provided.
The bill also establishes a criminal penalty for violations. A person who sells, offers for sale, or possesses a prohibited magazine would be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail, a fine of up to $500, or both. In practical terms, the measure would affect firearm owners, retailers, distributors, and others who possess or handle magazines over the 10-round limit, and it would add a new firearms-related offense to state law.
Impact
HB5750 would add section 224g to the Michigan Penal Code, creating a new prohibition on high-capacity magazines and making possession, sale, or offer for sale of magazines over 10 rounds unlawful starting in 2027. It would expand the scope of state criminal law by creating a misdemeanor offense tied to magazine capacity and would likely require affected individuals and businesses to alter purchasing, inventory, and possession practices to comply with the new limit.
Sentiment
No committee transcripts or recorded votes were provided, so there is no direct evidence of legislative debate or formal support/opposition in the materials supplied. Based on the bill text alone, the measure appears to reflect a gun-control approach focused on limiting access to higher-capacity magazines, but the available record does not show how lawmakers or stakeholders reacted.
Contention
The main point of contention would likely be the bill’s restriction on possession as well as sale, since it would regulate not only commercial transactions but also private ownership of magazines over 10 rounds. Supporters would likely frame the bill as a public-safety measure, while opponents would likely argue that it burdens lawful gun owners, retailers, and firearm rights, and that the misdemeanor penalty is too punitive for mere possession. No specific objections or amendments are documented in the provided materials.
Weapons: ammunition; sale, production, or possession of high-capacity magazines; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 224g.