HB 4682 Michigan House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

Recreation: other; responsibilities of property owners under the recreational trespassing law; modify. Amends sec. 73102 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.73102).

This bill updates Michigan's recreational trespassing law to clarify when property owners can legally restrict access for activities like hiking, hunting, and trapping. It establishes that entry is prohibited on fenced, enclosed, or posted properties, while maintaining that farm properties and connected wooded areas are always restricted regardless of signage. The legislation also preserves specific exceptions, such as allowing fishermen to cross banks to avoid hazards and permitting individuals to enter to retrieve a lost hunting dog. By defining these rules and the requirements for posting signs, the bill aims to provide clearer guidance on the responsibilities of property owners and the rights of recreational users.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Dec 2024
House Passage
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced May 25, 2023 Last action Dec 5, 2024
Floor votes · House Dec 3, 2024

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Dec 5, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE
upper
Dec 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Dec 3, 2024
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call # 367 Yeas 104 Nays 1 Excused 0 Not Voting 5
lower
Feb 22, 2024
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Feb 22, 2024
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
May 25, 2023
Committee
referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
lower
May 25, 2023
Introduced
introduced by Representative Bradley Slagh
lower
1 primary · 18 co-sponsors

Sponsors