Animals: animal shelters; cross-references to 1969 PA 287 in animal welfare fund act; update. Amends sec. 2 of 2007 PA 132 (MCL 287.992). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6167'26

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Erin Byrnes and 5 co-sponsors

HB 6169 updates cross-references in the animal welfare fund act to align funding and reporting for Michigan animal shelters with current statutes.

bill electronically reproduced 07/03/2026

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Summary of HB 6169 (2025-2026) – Michigan

Purpose and intent

HB 6169 is an animal welfare measure focused on animal shelters. The primary aim is to update cross-references related to the animal welfare fund act (specifically to 1969 PA 287) and ensure that the statute aligns with current program structures and funding mechanisms for animal shelters.

The bill is designated as a tie-bar with HB 6167’26, meaning its passage is linked to that companion bill.

Key provisions and changes

Cross-references: The bill updates cross-references in the animal welfare fund act to reflect current statutory language and references, ensuring consistency between the act governing animal welfare funding and the operations of animal shelters.

Animal shelters: Revisions are targeted at how animal shelters interact with the animal welfare fund, including the applicability of funds, reporting, or compliance requirements that shelter operators must meet under the act.

References to PA 287: The specific 1969 Public Act 287 cross-references are updated to reflect current statutory numbering and structure, reducing ambiguities for shelters and funding administrators.

Note: The available bill text provided focuses on cross-references and housekeeping updates rather than broad programmatic changes. No explicit new funding levels, eligibility criteria, or regulatory mandates beyond alignment with the animal welfare fund and related cross-references are described in the provided materials.

Who would be affected

Animal shelters operating in Michigan, especially those that receive or account for funds under the animal welfare fund act.

State and local agencies responsible for administering the animal welfare fund, reporting, and compliance requirements.

Legislators and policymakers who oversee animal welfare funding and statutory cross-references to ensure consistency with the 1969 PA 287 framework.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introductory action: HB 6169 was introduced in July 2026 by Representative Carol Glanville (with several co-sponsors).

Referral: The bill was referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform for consideration.

Bill status indicators: The document notes an introduction, first reading, and referral in early July 2026, with the bill electronically reproduced later in July 2026. No floor action or final passage dates are listed in the provided material.

Tie-bar: The bill is tied to HB 6167’26, indicating that the fate of HB 6169 may be linked to the companion measure.

Practical takeaways

If you are involved with an animal shelter, you may see updated cross-references in statutes governing the animal welfare fund act, potentially affecting compliance documentation or funding administration.

Stakeholders should monitor the Regulatory Reform committee's hearings for any substantive changes beyond cross-reference updates, such as reporting requirements or fund administration nuances.

Given the status as an early-stage bill with cross-reference edits, substantive policy shifts are not evident from the current summary. Further committee amendments or floor analyses may expand on funding mechanics or operational obligations.