Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 6044 — Highways: other; failing to remove an obstruction in the right of way; prohibit from being used as evidence of abandonment. Amends sec. 20 of 1925 PA 368 (MCL 247.190).

Last action — bill electronically reproduced 06/04/2026

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

The bill prohibits using the failure to remove a right-of-way obstruction as evidence of abandonment.

This bill amends the law regarding obstructions in highway rights-of-way. It specifically states that not removing an obstruction cannot be used to suggest that the property has been abandoned.

Summary

Highways: other; failing to remove an obstruction in the right of way; prohibit from being used as evidence of abandonment. Amends sec. 20 of 1925 PA 368 (MCL 247.190).

Bill Text

Action History

  1. bill electronically reproduced 06/04/2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 6044 do?
Highways: other; failing to remove an obstruction in the right of way; prohibit from being used as evidence of abandonment. Amends sec. 20 of 1925 PA 368 (MCL 247.190).
Who sponsors HB 6044?
HB 6044 is sponsored by Bill Schuette (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 6044?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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