2025 House Bill 5103

Natural resources: shorelands; temporary erosion control structures; authorize without permit during high water levels.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 32312, 32312a, and 32510 (MCL 324.32312, 324.32312a, and 324.32510), section 32312 as amended by 2021 PA 91, section 32312a as added by 1997 PA 126, and section 32510 as added by 1995 PA 59, and by adding section 32510a.

AI Analysis – Experimental

House Bill No. 5103 amends Michigan's environmental protection laws to simplify permitting for soft shoreline erosion control structures, expand allowable materials, prioritize landowner rights, and increase local government authority, while maintaining environmental safeguards.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 22, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Greg VanWoerkom (R-88)

Referred to the Committee on Rules