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HB 4792

Vehicles: fund-raising registration plates; fund-raising registration plate for spay and neuter clinics; create. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 811kk.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Peter Herzberg and 5 co-sponsors

Michigan creates optional spay-neuter fundraising registration plates, directing voluntary purchaser fees to animal sterilization clinics.

bill electronically reproduced 08/21/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4792

Legislative bill overview

HB 4792 creates a new fundraising registration plate in Michigan dedicated to supporting spay and neuter clinics. Vehicle owners would have the option to purchase this specialty plate, with proceeds directed toward animal sterilization services. The bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to establish the legal framework for this plate.

Why is this important

Spay and neuter programs reduce animal overpopulation, decrease shelter overcrowding, and lower municipal animal control costs. This creates a revenue mechanism for animal welfare initiatives while allowing citizens to support the cause through optional vehicle registration choices. The funding model relies on voluntary participation rather than general tax revenue.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue uncertainty: Specialty plate revenue depends on voluntary adoption rates, which may be insufficient to meaningfully fund clinic operations or create budgeting predictability
  • Allocation details: The bill text doesn't specify how funds would be distributed, which clinics qualify, or oversight mechanisms—potentially leaving questions about fairness and effectiveness
  • Administrative costs: Resources required to manage the program, print plates, and track revenue could consume a significant portion of fundraising proceeds

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

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