2025 House Bill 5301

Natural resources: hunting; use of flashlights; allow.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 40113 (MCL 324.40113), as added by 1995 PA 57.

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House Bill No. 5301 amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to extend the permissible use of artificial lights by hunters, clarify language, and reinforce exceptions and enforcement provisions regarding the use of artificial lights in wildlife areas.

Introduced in the House

Dec. 2, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Karl Bohnak (R-109) and five co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Parker Fairbairn (R-107), Brian BeGole (R-71), Jerry Neyer (R-92), David Prestin (R-108) and Greg Markkanen (R-110)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism

April 15, 2026

Reported without amendment

April 21, 2026

Passed in the House 92 to 15 (details)

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

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

April 22, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture