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MI · HB6128INTRO · 27 COSPONSORS

State agencies (existing): generally; use of open fields doctrine by law enforcement officers and state agencies; prohibit. Creates new act.

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Plain-English Summary

This bill states that the "open fields doctrine" will not apply to searches conducted by law enforcement officers or employees of state agencies. The open fields doctrine is an exception to the Fourth Amendment that allows searches of certain outdoor areas without a warrant. If passed, this bill would prevent these officials from using that exception in Michigan.

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Votes
Sponsorship · 28 Sponsors
Democrat0Republican28Independent0Other0
  • R · PrimeDavid Martin
  • R · CoDavid Prestin
  • R · CoGregory Markkanen
  • R · CoTom Kunse
  • R · CoNancy Jenkins-Arno
  • R · CoGregory Alexander
  • R · CoCam Cavitt
  • R · CoMatthew Maddock
  • R · CoJaime Greene
  • R · CoDouglas Wozniak
  • R · CoTimothy Beson
  • R · CoKathy Schmaltz
  • R · CoSteve Frisbie
  • R · CoBrian BeGole
  • R · CoKen Borton
  • R · CoMike Mueller
  • R · CoTim Kelly
  • R · CoGina Johnsen
  • R · CoAngela Rigas
  • R · CoJoseph Fox
  • R · CoPat Outman
  • R · CoJerry Neyer
  • R · CoWilliam Bruck
  • R · CoAlicia St. Germaine
  • R · CoParker Fairbairn
  • R · CoKarl Bohnak
  • R · CoMatthew Bierlein
  • R · CoCurtis VanderWall
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