2013 House Bill 4094 / Public Act 111

Prohibit penalty for hunts and game legally taken in another state

Introduced in the House

Jan. 24, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Joel Johnson (R-97)

To explicitly establish in statute that “an individual shall not be prosecuted, punished, or penalized” by Michigan authorities for lawfully taking or possessing game animals taken in another state.

Referred to the Committee on Tourism

Feb. 21, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 28, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 7, 2013

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 12, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

June 11, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 12, 2013

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To explicitly establish in statute that “an individual shall not be prosecuted, punished, or penalized” by Michigan authorities for lawfully taking or possessing game animals taken in another state.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Sept. 24, 2013