HB 5103 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Natural resources: shorelands; temporary erosion control structures; authorize without permit during high water levels. Amends secs. 32312, 32312a & 32510 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.32312 et seq.) & adds sec. 32510a.

HB 5103 allows property owners along the Great Lakes (Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and St. Clair) to install temporary erosion control barriers without a permit, using specific materials like biodegradable sandbags or approved synthetic textiles. It requires owners to file a notice with local authorities before installation and ensures barriers don’t block shoreline access or harm dunes. The bill exempts these temporary structures from standard permitting rules, while still requiring compliance with local ordinances and material restrictions. This directly affects homeowners and property owners managing erosion near Great Lakes shorelines.
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Introduced Oct 22, 2025 Last action Oct 23, 2025
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Oct 22, 2025
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Oct 22, 2025
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introduced by Representative Rep. Greg VanWoerkom
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