2013 Senate Bill 172 / Public Act 176

Increase trespass while hunting penalties

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 12, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To increase the restitution to a property owner for trespassing while hunting. Under current law, an owner can seek restitution of $250 or the amount of any property damage, whichever is greater. The bill would increase the former amount to $750.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

March 12, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 14, 2013

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 14, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Oct. 29, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 12, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 13, 2013

Passed in the House 106 to 4 (details)

To increase the restitution to a property owner for trespassing while hunting. Under current law, an owner can seek restitution of $250 or the amount of any property damage, whichever is greater. The bill would increase the former amount to $750.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 14, 2013

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Nov. 26, 2013