Michigan HB6040: Natural resources: hunting; hunting accessibility zones and events; provide for. Amends sec. 43523a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43523a) & adds sec. 43540f.

What the bill says

To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43523a (MCL 324.43523a), as amended by 2018 PA 3, and by adding section 43540f.

From the introduced text, June 3, 2026:

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43523a (MCL 324.43523a), as amended by 2018 PA 3, and by adding section 43540f. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 43523a. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this part, an individual shall not hunt small game, unless the individual possesses a current base license. A base license authorizes the individual named in the license to hunt for small game, except for animals or birds that require a special license. (2) If authorized in an order issued under part 401, an individual who possesses a current base license may take specified fur-bearing animals by means other than trapping during the open season for hunting these fur-bearing animals. However, an individual who goes on a bobcat hunt with a licensed hunter is not required to possess a base license if the individual does not carry a firearm, bow, or crossbow and does not own dogs used to chase or locate a bobcat during the hunt. (3) The fee for a base license is as follows: (a) Subject to subdivision (b), for a resident, $10.00. (b) For a person with disabilities, a resident minor child, or a nonresident minor child, $5.00. (c) Subject to subdivision (b), for a nonresident, $150.00. (4) A base …

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Sponsors

• Fitzgerald, John (D, 83) · primary sponsor
• MacDonell, Sharon (D, 56)
• Miller, Reggie (D, 31)
• Posthumus, Bryan (R, 90)
• VanderWall, Curtis (R, 102)

Latest actions

1. June 3, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 06/03/2026
2. June 3, 2026: referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism
3. June 3, 2026: read a first time
4. June 3, 2026: introduced by Representative Rep. John Fitzgerald

Common questions

What is HB6040?

HB6040 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Natural resources: hunting; hunting accessibility zones and events; provide for. Amends sec. 43523a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43523a) & adds sec. 43540f.

What does HB6040 do?

In its own words: To amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43523a (MCL 324.43523a), as amended by 2018 PA 3, and by adding section 43540f.

What is the status of HB6040?

In committee as of June 3, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 06/03/2026 (June 3, 2026).

Who sponsored HB6040?

Fitzgerald, John (D, 83), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB6040?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6040