2023 House Bill 4067

Law enforcement: other; care for retired police dogs program; establish.

A bill to create the care for retired police dogs program act; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

Official record

AI Analysis – Experimental

Establishes the "Care for Retired Police Dogs Program Act" in Michigan. This bill seeks to support the health and welfare of retired police dogs by creating a grant program under the Department of State Police for eligible nonprofit organizations dedicated to their care. This initiative recognizes the valuable contributions of police dogs to law enforcement and aims to ensure their well-being after retirement.

Introduced in the House

Feb. 2, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Veronica Paiz (D-11) and 14 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Kara Hope (D-74), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Jenn Hill (D-109), Reggie Miller (D-31), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Jamie Thompson (R-28), Mike McFall (D-8), John Fitzgerald (D-83), Brenda Carter (D-53), Rachel Hood (D-81) and Jason Morgan (D-23)

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice