2025 House Bill 4049

Land use: zoning and growth management; rearing of hen chickens in residential areas; allow.

A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled “Michigan zoning enabling act,” by amending section 204 (MCL 125.3204).

Mackinac Center Analysis

HB 4049 amends the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act to allow home occupations for craft instruction and the rearing of egg-laying hens under specific conditions and HB 4050 amends the generally accepted agricultural and management practices (GAAMP) for rearing egg-laying hens in residential areas under certain conditions.

Introduced in the House

Jan. 30, 2025

Introduced by Rep. James DeSana (R-29) and 11 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Greg Markkanen (R-110), Luke Meerman (R-89), Jaime Greene (R-65), Rachelle Smit (R-43), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Jerry Neyer (R-92), Gregory Alexander (R-98), Jason Woolford (R-50), Matt Maddock (R-51), Joseph Fox (R-101) and Jason Morgan (D-23)

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture