Safe Storage Law
Annual Notice to Families
In accordance with the “Safe Storage Laws,” MCL 28.429, MCL 380.1313a, and MCL 380.1313b, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services provided this information to the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) for distribution.
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About the law
Michigan’s secure storage law (Public Act 17 of 2023) took effect February 13, 2024. It requires anyone who leaves a firearm unattended where a minor is, or is likely to be, present to keep it in a locked box or container, or unloaded with a properly engaged locking device.
Additional resources and information can be found on MDE’s Safe Storage Law webpage. Questions may be directed to MDE’s Office of Health and Safety at MD*****@******an.gov.
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Page last updated October 17, 2026.