Bill
HB 6199
Overview: HB 6199 - Animals: animal shelters; cross-references to 1969 PA 287 in dog law of 1919; update. Amends sec. 14a of 1919 PA 339 (MCL 287.274a). The bill was electronically
Overview: HB 6199 - Animals: animal shelters; cross-references to 1969 PA 287 in dog law of 1919; update. Amends sec. 14a of 1919 PA 339 (MCL 287.274a). The bill was electronically reproduced on 11/26/2024 and introduced on January 23, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to update cross-references in the dog law of 1919 to the 1969 PA 287 act, which regulates animal shelters and other facilities that house animals.
Key Provisions:
- Updates references to the 1969 PA 287 act throughout section 14a of the dog law of 1919
- Ensures consistent terminology and references between the two acts
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill primarily affects animal shelters, rescue organizations, and other facilities that house and care for dogs and other animals. The updates will help align the regulatory framework between the two relevant acts.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill was recently introduced in the legislature and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. Further committee review and votes in both chambers will be required before it can be sent to the governor for signature.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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