2026 House Bill 5490

Natural resources: nonnative species; DNR authority to designate restricted or prohibited species; remove.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 41301 (MCL 324.41301), as amended by 2018 PA 451.

Official record

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House Bill No. 5490 amends Michigan's invasive species law to update species lists and definitions and notably removes wild boar and related species from the state's prohibited and restricted species regulations.

Introduced in the House

Jan. 29, 2026

Introduced by Rep. David Prestin (R-108) and 15 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Parker Fairbairn (R-107), Angela Rigas (R-79), Greg Markkanen (R-110), Jerry Neyer (R-92), Ken Borton (R-105), David Martin (R-68), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Karl Bohnak (R-109), Gregory Alexander (R-98), Ron Robinson (R-58), Mike Hoadley (R-99), Timothy Beson (R-96), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), John Roth (R-104) and Curtis VanderWall (R-102)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism