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MI SB0756
MI SB0756State agencies (existing): environment, Great Lakes, and energy; circumstances under which an officer of the department may enter private property; limit. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 1506.
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Introduced
12/17/2025
12/17/2025
In Committee
12/17/2025
12/17/2025
Crossed Over
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 provision that restricts officers from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) from entering private property without first obtaining a warrant or receiving explicit or implied permission from the property owner or lessee. The new section establishes a legal limitation on how EGLE officers can access private lands while performing their official duties, ensuring that property owners' rights are protected and requiring law enforcement-style procedural safeguards before government environmental officials can conduct inspections or investigations on private property. By mandating either a warrant or property owner consent, the bill aims to prevent potentially unwarranted intrusions and provide property owners with greater control over access to their land during environmental enforcement or investigative activities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety (on 12/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0756 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2025-SIB-0756.htm |
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