2007 Senate Bill 346 / 2008 Public Act 205

Penalties for owner fleeing dog bite incident

Introduced in the Senate

March 14, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom (R-34)

To prohibit and establish penalties for dog owners fleeing the scene of dog bite incident, or failing to provide assistance to bitten individual. The bill would require the dog owner to give his name and address to the bitten person, and to assist the bitten person, or if assistance is refused, to contact the local police or an emergency service provider. Violators would be subject to up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 6, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 11, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 12, 2007

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 12, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 25, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 26, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that divides the bill's provisions between it and House Bill 4065.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 96 to 11 (details)

To prohibit and establish penalties for dog owners fleeing the scene of dog bite incident, or failing to provide assistance to bitten individual. Along with House Bill 4050 the bill would require the dog owner to give his name and address to the bitten person, and to assist the bitten person, or if assistance is refused, to contact the local police or an emergency service provider. Violators would be subject to up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine.

Received in the Senate

June 27, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 10, 2008