The Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety has advanced Senate Bills 1149 and 1150 for full consideration by the Michigan Senate. These bills aim to ban the manufacture, sale, or transfer of firearms without serial numbers, commonly referred to as "ghost guns."
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel responded to this development with a statement emphasizing the importance of regulating these untraceable firearms. She remarked, "Common-sense gun regulations are essential to protecting our communities and preventing firearms from falling into the wrong hands. Ghost guns, because they are untraceable, severely undermine our state’s ability to effectively investigate and prevent gun violence."
Nessel highlighted the significance of the proposed legislation in addressing the risks associated with ghost guns. She stated, "This legislation marks a critical step toward addressing the unique dangers ghost guns pose. The threat of these weapons is undeniable. By taking decisive action to ban them, we can prevent further tragedies in our communities and protect the lives of Michiganders."
Clarifying that this initiative does not target law-abiding gun owners' rights, Nessel added, "This legislation is not about infringing on the rights of law-abiding gun owners. It’s about ensuring that our communities are safe from criminals using ghost guns to commit untraceable crimes." She urged all Senate members to support this effort by voting in favor.