2024 House Bill 6282

Animals: animal shelters; cross-references to 1969 PA 287 in Michigan penal code; update.

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 49 (MCL 750.49), as amended by 2019 PA 176.

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The bill strengthens Michigan's laws against animal fighting, detailing prohibitions, penalties, and procedures for handling animals involved in such activities, while also allowing for the forfeiture of related assets.

Introduced in the House

Dec. 10, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Phil Skaggs (D-80)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations