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MI HB4421

Bill

Status

Engrossed

11/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tom Kunse

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Prohibits the "open fields doctrine" from being used to justify warrantless searches conducted by department agents

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety11/6/2025
Natural Resources And Tourism5/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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