Year: 2019
Resolution Number: 78
Action Taken: Reaffirmed
Status: Complete
Author(s): Sidney Perkins, Alexander Reardon, and Alana Slavin
Sponsor: Phillip Yang
On behalf of: Medical Student Section
Committee: Reaffirmation Calendar
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS advocate for Michigan to mandate that convicted domestic abusers surrender firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition to law enforcement whenever prohibited from possession under federal, state, or tribal law; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS advocate for policies in Michigan that would allow for the temporary removal by law enforcement of firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition at the scene of a domestic violence incident pending further judicial proceedings.
RESOLVED: That MSMS advocate for Michigan to mandate that convicted domestic abusers surrender firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition to law enforcement whenever prohibited from possession under federal, state, or tribal law; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS advocate for policies in Michigan that would allow for the temporary removal by law enforcement of firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition at the scene of a domestic violence incident pending further judicial proceedings.
Fiscal Note: $25,000 or more as this resolution directs MSMS to engage in legislative advocacy.
Resolution: View PDF for Firearm Restrictions for Persons Convicted of Domestic Violence