2026 House Bill 5956

Natural resources: wildlife; requirement to register and report deer pelts; eliminate.

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 42504 and 42505 (MCL 324.42504 and 324.42505), as added by 1995 PA 57.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

Amends Michigan's wildlife reporting laws to exempt deer pelts from mandatory reporting by licensed individuals, streamlining administrative requirements while maintaining oversight for other protected species.

Introduced in the House

May 12, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Timothy Beson (R-96) and 25 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Greg Markkanen (R-110), Matt Maddock (R-51), Sarah Lightner (R-45), Doug Wozniak (R-59), Tom Kunse (R-100), Joseph Fox (R-101), Mike Harris (R-52), Jason Woolford (R-50), Gregory Alexander (R-98), Matt Bierlein (R-97), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Karl Bohnak (R-109), Jerry Neyer (R-92), Pat Outman (R-91), David Martin (R-68), Nancy Jenkins-Arno (R-34), Ken Borton (R-105), Jamie Thompson (R-28), Jay DeBoyer (R-63), Alicia St. Germaine (R-62), Jennifer Wortz (R-35), Brian BeGole (R-71), David Prestin (R-108), Steve Frisbie (R-44) and Peter Herzberg (D-25)

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism