2025 House Bill 5333

Environmental protection: landfills; civil, administrative, and criminal fines; increase.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 5529, 5530, 5531, 11546, and 11549 (MCL 324.5529, 324.5530, 324.5531, 324.11546, and 324.11549), sections 11546 and 11549 as amended by 2022 PA 247.

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AI Analysis – Experimental

House Bill No. 5333 increases fines and penalties for environmental violations, especially for landfill operators, to strengthen enforcement and better protect Michigan’s natural resources.

Introduced in the House

Dec. 2, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Jason Morgan (D-23) and six co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Reggie Miller (D-31), Matt Koleszar (D-22), Natalie Price (D-6), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Kelly Breen (D-21) and Emily Dievendorf (D-77)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations