MI HB6128Michigan House Bill 6128 seeks to prohibit law enforcement officers and state agency employees from using the "open fields doctrine" to conduct searches without a warrant. This doctrine currently allows such searches without a warrant in open fields. The bill aims to create a new act that restricts this practice. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MI/text/HB6128/id/3450392?utm_source=openai))
MI HB6128 is a house bill in the Michigan 103rd Legislature, sponsored by David Martin (R), currently “Introduced” since June 24, 2026.
We track 4,230 Michigan bills this session, 19 of them sponsored by David Martin.
The bill has not been widely covered in the media. However, it has been introduced by a bipartisan group of Republican legislators, indicating potential support across party lines. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MI/sponsors/HB6128/2025?utm_source=openai))
There is no significant media coverage or public commentary available regarding opposition to the bill.
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What does MI HB6128 do?
Michigan House Bill 6128 seeks to prohibit law enforcement officers and state agency employees from using the "open fields doctrine" to conduct searches without a warrant. This doctrine currently allows such searches without a warrant in open fields. The bill aims to create a new act that restricts this practice. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MI/text/HB6128/id/3450392?utm_source=openai))
What is the status of MI HB6128?
MI HB6128 is currently “Introduced” in the Michigan legislature.
Who sponsored MI HB6128?
David Martin (R) sponsored MI HB6128.
