Michigan SB755: Natural resources: other; circumstances under which a conservation officer may enter private property; limit. Amends sec. 1602 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1602) & adds sec. 1507.

What the bill says

To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 1602 (MCL 324.1602), as added by 1995 PA 60, and by adding section 1507.

From the introduced text, December 17, 2025:

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 1602 (MCL 324.1602), as added by 1995 PA 60, and by adding section 1507. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1507. Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, a conservation officer of the department shall not enter into or on private property unless 1 of the following applies: (a) The owner or lessee of the property authorizes the entry. (b) The conservation officer has a warrant issued by a court of competent jurisdiction authorizing the entry. (c) The entry is to kill crippled or distressed wildlife that the conservation officer personally and lawfully observed on the private property. (d) The entry is in response to an emergency situation, accident, or another threat to public safety that is occurring on the private property. Sec. 1602. (1) The department , or an officer appointed by the department , may file do any of the following: (a) File a complaint and commence proceedings against any a person for a violation of any of the laws or statutes a statute or other law described in section 1601, without the sanction of the prosecuting attorney of the county in which the proceedings are commenced . In such a case, the officer is not obliged to …

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Sponsors

• Hoitenga, Michele (R, 36) · primary sponsor
• McBroom, Edward (R, 38)

Latest actions

1. December 17, 2025: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
2. December 17, 2025: INTRODUCED BY SENATOR MICHELE HOITENGA

Common questions

What is SB755?

SB755 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Natural resources: other; circumstances under which a conservation officer may enter private property; limit. Amends sec. 1602 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1602) & adds sec. 1507.

What does SB755 do?

In its own words: To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 1602 (MCL 324.1602), as added by 1995 PA 60, and by adding section 1507.

What is the status of SB755?

In committee as of December 17, 2025. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY (December 17, 2025).

Who sponsored SB755?

Hoitenga, Michele (R, 36), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB755?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0755