Administrative procedure: other; cause of action for denial of a permit; provide for. Amends sec. 101 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.301).

HB 5499 amends Michigan's Administrative Procedures Act to allow individuals denied state agency permits to sue for monetary damages and attorney fees after exhausting all administrative remedies. The bill specifically adds this right to section 101(2), creating a direct legal path for people who face permit denials. It does not change the requirement to first pursue all internal agency appeals before seeking court review. This change directly affects residents and businesses seeking permits from state agencies who believe their denial was unjust. The bill provides a concrete legal remedy for permit denials, focusing on financial compensation rather than reversing the agency's decision.