Michigan SB821: Natural resources: hunting; lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for veterans; provide for. Amends secs. 44101, 44103, 44104, 44105 & 44106 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.44101 et seq.) & adds sec. 44102a.

What the bill says

To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 44101, 44103, 44104, 44105, and 44106 (MCL 324.44101, 324.44103, 324.44104, 324.44105, and 324.44106), sections 44101, 44103, and 44106 as added by 1995 PA 57 and sections 44104 and 44105 as amended by 2004 PA 587, and by adding section 44102a.

From the introduced text, March 10, 2026:

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 44101, 44103, 44104, 44105, and 44106 (MCL 324.44101, 324.44103, 324.44104, 324.44105, and 324.44106), sections 44101, 44103, and 44106 as added by 1995 PA 57 and sections 44104 and 44105 as amended by 2004 PA 587, and by adding section 44102a. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 44101. As used in this part: (a) "Disabled veteran" means a veteran that has been rated as disabled by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (b) (a) "Resident" means either of the following: (i) A person An individual who resides in a settled or permanent home or domicile within the boundaries of in this state with the intention of remaining in this state. (ii) A student who is enrolled in a full-time course of study at a college or university within in this state. (c) (b) "Trust fund" means the game and fish lifetime license trust fund created in section 44104. Sec. 44102a. (1) Beginning July 1, 2027, a disabled veteran may purchase a disabled veteran lifetime hunting license. The fee for a disabled veteran lifetime hunting license is the following: (a) For a disabled veteran rated as totally and permanently disabled by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, no cost. (b) …

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Sponsors

• Albert, Thomas (R, 18) · primary sponsor
• Bellino, Joseph (R, 16)

Latest actions

1. March 10, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
2. March 10, 2026: INTRODUCED BY SENATOR THOMAS ALBERT

Common questions

What is SB821?

SB821 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Natural resources: hunting; lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for veterans; provide for. Amends secs. 44101, 44103, 44104, 44105 & 44106 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.44101 et seq.) & adds sec. 44102a.

What does SB821 do?

In its own words: To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 44101, 44103, 44104, 44105, and 44106 (MCL 324.44101, 324.44103, 324.44104, 324.44105, and 324.44106), sections 44101, 44103, and 44106 as added by 1995 PA 57 and sections 44104 and 44105 as amended by 2004 PA 587, and by adding section 44102a.

What is the status of SB821?

In committee as of March 10, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS (March 10, 2026).

Who sponsored SB821?

Albert, Thomas (R, 18), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB821?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0821