2024 House Bill 6016

Crimes: animals; cross-reference in animal welfare fund act; update.

A bill to amend 2007 PA 132, entitled “Animal welfare fund act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 287.992).

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The bill amends the Animal Welfare Fund Act by updating definitions and references to state animal anticruelty laws, with changes effective 90 days post-enactment, contingent on related legislation.

Introduced in the House

Sept. 26, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Mike McFall (D-8) and 18 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Veronica Paiz (D-11), Julie Brixie (D-73), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Brenda Carter (D-53), Jason Morgan (D-23), Joey Andrews (D-38), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Kelly Breen (D-21), Noah Arbit (D-20), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Kara Hope (D-74), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Matt Koleszar (D-22), Stephanie Young (D-16) and John Fitzgerald (D-83)

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Dec. 3, 2024

Reported without amendment

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance

Dec. 11, 2024

Reported without amendment