2026 House Bill 5501

Natural resources: wetlands; replacement or relocation of wetlands within a development project; allow.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 30311d (MCL 324.30311d), as amended by 2013 PA 98.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

House Bills 5501 and 5502 would revise Michigan’s wetland laws by expanding mitigation options and funding tools while clarifying exemptions for agriculture and infrastructure and streamlining permitting with added state oversight.

Introduced in the House

Feb. 5, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Gregory Alexander (R-98) and five co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Bill Schuette (R-95), Jerry Neyer (R-92), Tim Kelly (R-93), Matt Bierlein (R-97) and Doug Wozniak (R-59)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism