Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 853: Occupations: business licensing and registration; license to sell firearms at retail; provide for. Amends 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421 - 28.435) by adding sec. 12c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0854'26
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 853 is a bill introduced in the Michigan Senate on March 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Occupations: business licensing and registration; license to sell firearms at retail; provide for. Amends 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421 - 28.435) by adding sec. 12c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0854'26. Primary sponsor: Stephanie Chang (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2026): REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Rosemary Bayer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Jeremy Moss | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Dayna Polehanki | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Sylvia Santana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
- REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 5/14/2026
- REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
- INTRODUCED BY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG