Legislation being pushed by State Representative Harold Haugh (D-Roseville) has passed the House of Representatives and will now be addressed by a Senate committee. House Bill 4293 legalizes consumer-grade fireworks in Michigan , potentially changing the sights and sounds of neighborhood firework displays for future Fourth of July celebrations in Michigan
The legislation passed with bi-partisan support, 98-10.
Businesses looking to sell the fireworks would be required to hold a $10 million insurance policy under the measure, meant to prevent small operations from opening and immediately closing following the holiday. Additionally, local communities have the ability to pass ordinances preventing the use of the fireworks within their borders; however, they cannot prevent business from selling them if all other requirements are met.