LANSING (WWJ) -- New gun safety bills are another step closer to becoming law in Michigan.
The Michigan state senate passing five new bills during Wednesday's legislative session. Democrats in the chamber voting in favor the five bills while all Republicans opposed. If passed in the House -- carrying firearms inside of the State Capitol building in Lansing would be banned.
Among the bills is SB 331 and 332, introduced by Senator Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) and would ban “ghost guns.” Ghost guns are sold in kits without serial numbers. With just some screws, purchasers can put together a fully functioning firearm that cannot be traced by law enforcement. Without a serial number, these guns can be purchased over the internet by minors or people with violent criminal records.
“We have background check laws for a reason: keeping guns out of dangerous hands,” said Sen. McMorrow. “Ghost guns enable some, who otherwise would not be allowed to purchase a firearm, to sidestep background checks entirely. Today, we said clearly that Michigan will not allow dangerous loopholes to undermine the safety of our residents and our communities.”
Also in the package of bills is a ban on bump stocks and other conversion devices that allow assault rifles to fire as if they were machine guns.
The Republican-majority House now receives the bills for consideration.