Environmental protection: landfills; civil, administrative, and criminal fines; increase. Amends secs. 5529, 5530, 5531, 11546 & 11549 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.5529 et seq.).

Michigan House Bill 5333 aims to increase civil, administrative, and criminal fines for violations related to landfills. Specifically, it proposes amendments to sections 5529, 5530, 5531, 11546, and 11549 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (1994 PA 451). The bill was introduced on December 2, 2025, by Representative Jason Morgan and has been referred to the House Government Operations Committee. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/MI/bill/HB5333/2025?utm_source=openai))

Positive media analysis is being generated.

Without specific media coverage, it's challenging to determine potential negative reactions. However, some stakeholders might express concerns about the impact of increased fines on small landfill operators and the potential for higher waste disposal costs for consumers.