2025 House Bill 4073

Criminal procedure: warrants; statutory warrant requirement; provide for department of natural resources.

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.

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AI Analysis – Experimental

The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to restrict department employees' entry onto private property and clarifies the powers and procedures for department officers in enforcing environmental laws.

Introduced in the House

Feb. 12, 2025

Introduced by Rep. David Prestin (R-108) and 27 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Greg Markkanen (R-110), Ken Borton (R-105), Brian BeGole (R-71), Nancy Jenkins-Arno (R-34), Mike Mueller (R-72), Tim Kelly (R-93), Karl Bohnak (R-109), Kathy Schmaltz (R-46), David Martin (R-68), Gregory Alexander (R-98), Gina Johnsen (R-78), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Luke Meerman (R-89), Alicia St. Germaine (R-62), Matt Bierlein (R-97), Timothy Beson (R-96), Joseph Pavlov (R-64), Steve Frisbie (R-44), Jerry Neyer (R-92), Joseph Fox (R-101), Matt Maddock (R-51), Parker Fairbairn (R-107), Doug Wozniak (R-59), Angela Rigas (R-79), William Bruck (R-30), Curtis VanderWall (R-102) and Jaime Greene (R-65)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism

Sept. 24, 2025

Reported with substitute H-1

Nov. 4, 2025

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the House 63 to 37 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

Nov. 6, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety