HB5301

Natural resources: hunting; use of flashlights; allow. Amends sec. 40113 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40113).

Chamber Passed·4/21/26

Michigan HB5301 amends hunting regulations to allow licensed hunters to use artificial lights under specific conditions.

Michigan HB5301 modifies hunting laws to permit licensed hunters to use artificial lights one hour before and one hour after shooting hours while traveling to and from their hunting location with an unloaded firearm or bow. The bill also specifies conditions under which artificial lights can be used, including exceptions for certain professionals and activities. It prohibits the use of artificial lights for locating animals between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. from December 1 to October 31 and from November 1 to November 30, with exceptions for peace officers and other authorized activities.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 92–15 · Apr 21
Current
Natural Resources And Agriculture Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

92 Yea

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15 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 15

12:00 PM

House Natural Resources and Tourism

Mar 11

12:00 PM

House Natural Resources and Tourism

History

Apr 22

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Apr 22

Senate

Referred To Committee On Natural Resources And Agriculture

Apr 21

House

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