WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

SB 127

Animals: care and treatment; conducting of research or training activities on dogs in a manner that causes pain or distress; prohibit. Amends secs. 2674, 2675 & 2678 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2674 et seq.); adds secs. 2670 & 2675a & repeals secs. 2672 & 2673 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2672 & 333.2673).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Bayer and 7 co-sponsors

Michigan bill prohibits research or training on dogs causing pain or distress, restructuring animal care regulations with stricter welfare protections for canine subjects.

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
#animals:careandtreatment #animals:researchfacilities
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · SB 127

Legislative bill overview

SB 127 amends Michigan's animal research regulations to prohibit conducting research or training activities on dogs that cause pain or distress. The bill restructures existing animal care statutes by adding new provisions, amending current sections, and repealing outdated language from the 1978 Public Health Code.

Why is this important

This legislation directly impacts institutional research practices, veterinary training programs, and animal welfare standards in Michigan. It establishes clearer legal boundaries around what constitutes permissible animal research, potentially affecting universities, medical institutions, and training facilities that use canine models.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition ambiguity: The bill prohibits activities causing "pain or distress" but doesn't clearly define these terms, potentially creating enforcement challenges and disputes over whether specific procedures qualify as violations
  • Research impact: Medical and veterinary institutions may argue certain pain-inducing procedures are scientifically necessary; the bill's scope regarding anesthesia, analgesics, and humane endpoints needs clarification
  • Implementation burden: Institutions must develop new compliance protocols, documentation systems, and monitoring procedures, raising administrative costs and questions about enforcement mechanisms

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

Sign in to ask a question.