2017 Senate Bill 416 / 2018 Public Act 461

Allow adoption of dog-fight dogs

Introduced in the Senate

May 31, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Tory Rocca (R-10)

To revise a law that bans breeding, buying or selling an animal that has been trained or used for fighting, or its offspring, so as to allow for adoption of these animals if the shelter or agency responsible for an animal judges that it does not pose a threat to public safety. Also, require the owner of an animal seized in connection with animal fighting to post a cost of care bond.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 8, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 12, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

Nov. 28, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 21, 2018

Passed in the House 105 to 4 (details)

To revise a law that bans breeding, buying or selling an animal that has been trained or used for fighting, or its offspring, so as to allow for adoption of these animals if the shelter or agency responsible for an animal judges that it does not pose a threat to public safety. Also, require the owner of an animal seized in connection with animal fighting to post a cost of care bond.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 26, 2018