2025 Senate Bill 538

State: symbol; wild turkey; designate as the official state game bird.

A bill to designate the eastern wild turkey as the official game bird of the state of Michigan.

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Senate Bill No. 538 designates the eastern wild turkey as Michigan's official state game bird, taking effect 90 days after enactment.

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 11, 2025

Introduced by Sen. John Cherry (D-27) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Joseph Bellino (R-16) and Rosemary Bayer (D-13)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture