HJR C Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Natural resources: hunting; right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife; recognize in constitution. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 29 to art. I.

This bill proposes adding a constitutional right to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife for all Michigan citizens. It specifies this right is subject only to regulations promoting wildlife conservation and management, and requires the state to allow reasonable access for these activities. The amendment explicitly states it does not change existing laws regarding property rights, trespass, or firearms unrelated to hunting. The proposal must be voted on by Michigan voters at the next general election.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Last action Feb 13, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism
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Feb 12, 2025
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introduced by Representative Rep. James DeSana
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