2026 House Bill 6046

Highways: other; recovery of land or public ground; modify.

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 5821 (MCL 600.5821), as amended by 2016 PA 52.

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Strengthens legal protections for public land and highways by exempting state and local authorities from certain property claims and establishing a presumption in favor of public highway status for land recorded as such for at least 10 years.

Introduced in the House

June 4, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Parker Fairbairn (R-107) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Bill Schuette (R-95) and Alabas Farhat (D-3)

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure