Bill
SB 283
Animals: dogs; penalties for stealing or holding a dog; increase. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 357c & repeals sec. 8 of 1939 PA 309 (MCL 287.308).
2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Rosemary Bayer and 2 co-sponsors
Michigan increases criminal penalties for dog theft and unlawful dog holding to strengthen pet owner protections and modernize animal crime statutes.
SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: PAUL WOJNO