HB 4013 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Recreation: other; recreational trespass act; modify posting requirements. Amends sec. 73102 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.73102).

House Bill 4013 modifies the Recreational Trespass Act, primarily by changing the requirements for posting "no trespassing" signs on private property. For non-farm property, the bill specifies that signs must be placed at intervals of not more than 250 feet along the boundary, replacing the previous standard of being observable at any point of entry. It also clarifies that consent from the owner is always required to enter farm property or connected wooded areas for recreational activities or trapping, regardless of whether the property is fenced or posted. These changes affect property owners and individuals engaging in recreational activities or trapping on private land.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Dec 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Dec 11, 2025
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What changed between versions

House Introduced Bill As Passed by the House · 4 edits · Apr 15, 2025
MODERATE
This bill amends Michigan's trespass law regarding recreational activities and trapping on private property. The changes primarily renumber subsections and correct formatting inconsistencies in the text without altering substantive policy provisions. The core legal standards for entering private property remain unchanged.
Scope change
No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; changes are primarily formatting and renumbering of existing provisions.
TECHNICAL

Subsection numbers were reorganized from (1)-(4) to (1)-(5) with corresponding text renumbering throughout the document.

Minor text corrections including removal of duplicate words and formatting inconsistencies in the bill text.

Removed header information including bill introduction date, sponsoring representatives, and committee referral details.

Added title page formatting and bill title information that was missing from the original version.

Floor votes · House Apr 15, 2025

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
4
Committee
6
Dec 11, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
upper
Dec 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 12/10/2025
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE
upper
Apr 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #50 Yeas 103 Nays 1 Excused 0 Not Voting 6
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation without amendment
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Bradley Slagh
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors

Sponsors