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MI HB5301

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Karl Bohnak

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Extends the time licensed hunters may use artificial light while traveling to and from hunting locations from 1 hour to 2 hours before and after shooting hours, provided firearms or bows are unloaded and they are traveling on foot

  • Changes terminology throughout the statute from "person" to "individual" for consistency

  • Maintains existing restrictions on using artificial lights to locate animals, including the complete prohibition during November 1-30 and nighttime restrictions (11 p.m. to 6 a.m.) from December 1 to October 31

  • Preserves existing exemptions for peace officers, emergency vehicle operators, utility employees, drivers using headlights lawfully, individuals identifying addresses, department census activities, and property owners during November

Legislative Description

Natural resources: hunting; use of flashlights; allow. Amends sec. 40113 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40113).

Natural resources: hunting

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/02/2025

12/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources And Tourism12/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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