Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB4421: Criminal 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.
Status: In committee, November 6, 2025
What the bill says
To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 1506.
From the engrossed text, November 4, 2025:
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 1506. the peoplE of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1506. In the exercise or performance of his or her powers or duties under this act, an agent of the department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy shall not enter private property without a warrant or the consent of the property owner or occupant. The open fields doctrine does not apply to a search conducted by an agent of the department.
Sponsors
- Kunse, Tom (R, 100) · primary sponsor
- Posthumus, Bryan (R, 90)
- Markkanen, Gregory (R, 110)
- Martin, David (R, 68)
- Rigas, Angela (R, 79)
- Slagh, Bradley (R, 85)
- Bierlein, Matt (R, 97)
- Neyer, Jerry (R, 92)
- Outman, Pat (R, 91)
- Johnsen, Gina (R, 78)
- Borton, Ken (R, 105)
- Fairbairn, Parker (R, 107)
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
- : PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
- : transmitted
- : passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #287 Yeas 63 Nays 37 Excused 0 Not Voting 10
- : read a third time
- : placed on immediate passage
- : placed on third reading
- : substitute (H-2) adopted
- : read a second time
- : referred to second reading
Votes
- passed; given immediate effect (November 4, 2025): 63 yea, 37 nay, passed
- Reported With Recommendation With Substitute H-2 (September 24, 2025): 10 yea, 4 nay, passed
Subjects: Criminal procedure: warrants, State agencies (existing): environment, Great Lakes, and energy
Common questions
- What is HB4421?
- HB4421 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Criminal 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.
- What does HB4421 do?
- In its own words: To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 1506.
- What is the status of HB4421?
- In committee as of November 6, 2025. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY (November 6, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB4421?
- Kunse, Tom (R, 100), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB4421?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4421
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