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HB 6283

Animals: animal shelters; cross-references to 1969 PA 287 in research act, 1969 PA 224; update. Amends sec. 1 of 1969 PA 224 (MCL 287.381).

2023-2024 Regular Session

Updates outdated statutory cross-references between Michigan's animal research and shelter laws to ensure regulatory coordination and legal clarity.

bill electronically reproduced 12/10/2024
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Bill Summary · HB 6283

Legislative bill overview

HB 6283 updates cross-references in Michigan's animal research legislation (1969 PA 224) to align with provisions in the Animal Shelter Act (1969 PA 287). This is a technical/housekeeping bill that corrects outdated statutory references without substantively changing animal research or shelter regulations.

Why is this important

Outdated cross-references in legislation can create confusion for enforcement agencies, shelters, and researchers about which rules actually apply. Correcting these references ensures the two related laws work together coherently and reduces legal ambiguity when animal shelters interact with research institutions.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes unclear: The bill summary doesn't specify which cross-references are being updated or what substantive impact those corrections have on animal welfare standards
  • Animal research oversight: Any changes touching animal research regulations may attract scrutiny from animal welfare advocates concerned about enforcement of protections
  • Implementation gaps: If the original 1969 laws had regulatory weaknesses, simply updating cross-references doesn't address underlying policy problems

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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