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MI HB4748

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Pat Outman

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits photographing, videotaping, audiotaping, or otherwise recording an individual who is lawfully hunting or fishing with the intent to harass that individual

  • Adds the recording prohibition to Michigan's existing hunter harassment law, which already bans activities like blocking hunters, using drones to disturb wildlife, and erecting barriers to prevent access to hunting areas

  • First-time violations are punishable by up to 93 days imprisonment, fines of $500 to $1,000, and revocation of hunting/fishing licenses

  • Repeat violations carry penalties of up to 1 year imprisonment and fines of $1,000 to $2,500, plus license revocation

  • Courts may issue injunctions against individuals who engage in or threaten to continue hunter harassment activities

Legislative Description

Natural resources: hunting; certain recording of individuals hunting or fishing; prohibit. Amends sec. 40112 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40112).

Natural resources: fishing

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 07/29/2025

8/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources And Tourism7/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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