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MI HB4421
Bill
Status
11/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tom Kunse
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AI Summary
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Requires agents of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to obtain a warrant or consent from the property owner/occupant before entering private property
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Prohibits the "open fields doctrine" from being used to justify warrantless searches conducted by department agents
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Applies to all powers and duties exercised by department agents under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure: warrants; statutory warrant requirement; provide for department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 1506.
Criminal procedure: warrants
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety
11/6/2025