Weapons: other; manufacture, sale, or possession of a bump stock; prohibit. Amends sec. 224 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.224).

Michigan Senate Bill 224 (SB0224) aims to amend the state's penal code to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or possession of bump stocks. Bump stocks are devices that enable semi-automatic firearms to fire more rapidly, mimicking automatic fire. The bill adds bump stocks to the list of prohibited weapons, alongside items like machine guns and silencers. Violations would be subject to penalties under existing state law.

Supporters of SB0224 argue that banning bump stocks is a necessary step to enhance public safety by preventing devices that can increase the lethality of firearms. They contend that such measures are essential to reduce the potential for mass shootings and align state law with federal regulations that have similarly restricted these devices.

Opponents, including organizations like the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), view the bill as an infringement on Second Amendment rights. They argue that the legislation restricts lawful gun owners from possessing certain firearm accessories and sets a precedent for further limitations on gun rights. CPAC specifically opposed the bill, stating it undermines gun owners' rights by limiting firearm accessories used by law-abiding citizens.