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MI HB4421
MI HB4421Criminal 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.
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Introduced
05/01/2025
05/01/2025
In Committee
11/06/2025
11/06/2025
Crossed Over
11/04/2025
11/04/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 1506.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by adding a new section that restricts agents of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) from entering private property without either obtaining a warrant, receiving consent from the property owner or occupant, or meeting other legal exceptions. Specifically, the bill eliminates the application of the "open fields doctrine" - a legal principle that previously allowed government agents to enter and inspect unoccupied private land without a warrant. By requiring a warrant or consent, the bill provides enhanced property protection for landowners, ensuring that EGLE agents cannot freely access private property during environmental inspections or investigations without proper legal authorization. This change represents a significant limitation on government agency access to private lands and strengthens property owners' Fourth Amendment rights against warrantless searches.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice
Sponsors (21)
Tom Kunse (R)*,
Timmy Beson (R),
Matthew Bierlein (R),
Karl Bohnak (R),
Ken Borton (R),
Cam Cavitt (R),
Parker Fairbairn (R),
Jaime Greene (R),
Gina Johnsen (R),
Tim Kelly (R),
Greg Markkanen (R),
David Martin (R),
Jerry Neyer (R),
Pat Outman (R),
Bryan Posthumus (R),
David Prestin (R),
Angela Rigas (R),
Brad Slagh (R),
Alicia St. Germaine (R),
Pauline Wendzel (R),
Jennifer Wortz (R),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety (on 11/06/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4421 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/House/htm/2025-HEBH-4421.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4073-3BTWHZ6F.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary for Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4073-QGBWXV04.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4421.htm |
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