Michigan Has Rolled Out an Ambitious Gun Safety Plan. Will It Work?

Michigan policymakers have spent the past year building the foundation for a comprehensive approach to gun violence prevention. A new report says the real test is putting the pieces together. 

In November, Michigan’s Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, which is housed within the state’s Department of Health and Human Services, released its final report of 2025. It highlights the firearm safety laws passed last year, as well as recent investments in school safety, mental health, and financial support for community violence intervention.