HB5490

Natural resources: nonnative species; DNR authority to designate restricted or prohibited species; remove. Amends sec. 41301 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.41301).

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5490 amends the definition of restricted and prohibited species, excluding certain wild boars and swine from the restricted species list.

Michigan HB5490 amends the definition of restricted and prohibited species, specifically excluding wild boar, wild hog, wild swine, feral pig, feral hog, feral swine, old world swine, razorback, Eurasian wild boar, and Russian wild boar (Sus scrofa) from the restricted species list. The bill defines terms such as "aquatic," "crustacean," "genetically engineered," "introduce," "mollusk," "native," "nonnative," "prohibited species," "restricted species," "reptile," "watercraft," and "wiggler." It also specifies that a person is not considered to possess a live organism if they did not knowingly.

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Natural Resources And Tourism Committee
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History

Feb 3

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/29/2026

Jan 29

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Dave Prestin

Jan 29

House

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