2026 House Bill 6128

State agencies (existing): generally; use of open fields doctrine by law enforcement officers and state agencies; prohibit.

An act to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officials and officers.

Official record

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Eliminates the open fields doctrine exception for warrantless searches by law enforcement and state agency personnel in Michigan, thereby enhancing privacy protections under the Fourth Amendment.

Introduced in the House

June 24, 2026

Introduced by Rep. David Martin (R-68) and 27 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. David Prestin (R-108), Greg Markkanen (R-110), Tom Kunse (R-100), Nancy Jenkins-Arno (R-34), Gregory Alexander (R-98), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Matt Maddock (R-51), Jaime Greene (R-65), Doug Wozniak (R-59), Timothy Beson (R-96), Kathy Schmaltz (R-46), Steve Frisbie (R-44), Brian BeGole (R-71), Ken Borton (R-105), Mike Mueller (R-72), Tim Kelly (R-93), Gina Johnsen (R-78), Angela Rigas (R-79), Joseph Fox (R-101), Pat Outman (R-91), Jerry Neyer (R-92), William Bruck (R-30), Alicia St. Germaine (R-62), Parker Fairbairn (R-107), Karl Bohnak (R-109), Matt Bierlein (R-97) and Curtis VanderWall (R-102)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary