Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed Executive Order 2026-13, re-establishing the Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.
The governor also signed a proclamation declaring June “Gun Violence Awareness Month” in Michigan.
“Every Michigander deserves to feel safe in their community,” said Whitmer. “Over the last seven and a half years, we’ve made historic progress to reduce gun violence and keep people safe. I signed legislation supported by a strong majority of Michiganders—background checks, safe storage, extreme risk protection orders, stronger penalties for domestic abusers, and historic investments in mental health and local law enforcement. That’s why I am proud to sign an executive order re-establishing the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, to continue their critical work, consolidate the progress we’ve made, and keep working together to protect communities and save lives.”
The executive order re-establishes the Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, housed within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
The task force identifies the root causes of gun violence, compiles and reports relevant data, solicits perspectives from diverse stakeholders, and recommends policy to save lives.
The task force was established in 2024 by Executive Order 2024-4. The task force has since completed its final report, providing a comprehensive set of recommendations to reduce gun violence across the state.
The next phase requires focused implementation of the Task Force’s recommendations, improved coordination across state government, and stronger data collection to track progress, support accountability, and ensure that policies are effective and responsive to community needs.
Continued coordination through the Department of Health and Human Services will further a unified, public-health-centered approach to gun violence prevention, according to the governor’s office.
The governor also signed a proclamation declaring June “Gun Violence Awareness Month” in Michigan.
“Every Michigander deserves to feel safe in their community,” said Whitmer. “Over the last seven and a half years, we’ve made historic progress to reduce gun violence and keep people safe. I signed legislation supported by a strong majority of Michiganders—background checks, safe storage, extreme risk protection orders, stronger penalties for domestic abusers, and historic investments in mental health and local law enforcement. That’s why I am proud to sign an executive order re-establishing the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, to continue their critical work, consolidate the progress we’ve made, and keep working together to protect communities and save lives.”
The executive order re-establishes the Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, housed within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
The task force identifies the root causes of gun violence, compiles and reports relevant data, solicits perspectives from diverse stakeholders, and recommends policy to save lives.
The task force was established in 2024 by Executive Order 2024-4. The task force has since completed its final report, providing a comprehensive set of recommendations to reduce gun violence across the state.
The next phase requires focused implementation of the Task Force’s recommendations, improved coordination across state government, and stronger data collection to track progress, support accountability, and ensure that policies are effective and responsive to community needs.
Continued coordination through the Department of Health and Human Services will further a unified, public-health-centered approach to gun violence prevention, according to the governor’s office.
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