2025 House Bill 4421

Criminal procedure: warrants; statutory warrant requirement; provide for department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 1506.

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Amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to require a warrant or consent for department officials to enter private property, emphasizing property rights and governmental accountability.

Introduced in the House

May 1, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Tom Kunse (R-100) and 20 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Bryan Posthumus (R-90), Greg Markkanen (R-110), David Martin (R-68), Angela Rigas (R-79), Bradley Slagh (R-85), Matt Bierlein (R-97), Jerry Neyer (R-92), Pat Outman (R-91), Gina Johnsen (R-78), Ken Borton (R-105), Parker Fairbairn (R-107), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Karl Bohnak (R-109), David Prestin (R-108), Timothy Beson (R-96), Pauline Wendzel (R-39), Tim Kelly (R-93), Jennifer Wortz (R-35), Jaime Greene (R-65) and Alicia St. Germaine (R-62)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism

Sept. 24, 2025

Reported with substitute H-2

Nov. 4, 2025

Substitute H-2 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