HB 4748 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Natural resources: hunting; certain recording of individuals hunting or fishing; prohibit. Amends sec. 40112 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40112).

HB 4748 prohibits interference with lawful hunting or fishing in Michigan by banning specific disruptive acts. It explicitly forbids using devices like drones to alter animal behavior, blocking hunters, recording individuals with intent to harass, or tampering with equipment. Violations carry fines up to $2,500 or up to one year in jail for repeat offenses, plus potential revocation of hunting/fishing licenses. This law directly affects hunters, anglers, and anyone engaging in activities that disrupt others’ lawful wildlife pursuits.
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Jul 2025
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Introduced Jul 29, 2025 Last action Aug 12, 2025
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Jul 29, 2025
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referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism
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Jul 29, 2025
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introduced by Representative Rep. Pat Outman
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