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MI HB5490

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Prestin

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes wild boar and related species (wild hog, feral pig, feral swine, Eurasian wild boar, Russian wild boar, Sus scrofa) from the Department of Natural Resources' authority to designate as prohibited or restricted species
  • Amends Section 41301 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (1994 PA 451) to explicitly exclude wild boar from both prohibited and restricted species definitions
  • Updates scientific nomenclature for several existing prohibited species, including tubenose goby, brown garden snail, and giant African snail
  • Prevents DNR from adding wild boar to invasive species lists through administrative orders under Section 41302
  • Introduced January 29, 2026 with bipartisan sponsorship and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism

Legislative Description

Natural resources: nonnative species; DNR authority to designate restricted or prohibited species; remove. Amends sec. 41301 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.41301).

Natural resources: nonnative species

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/29/2026

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources And Tourism1/29/2026

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