MI HB5127

Prohibits farm owners or operators from tethering or confining gestating sows, calves raised for veal, or egg-laying hens in a manner that prevents them from lying down, standing up, fully extending their limbs, or turning around freely for all or the majority of any day.

Defines "fully extending its limbs" for egg-laying hens as fully spreading both wings without touching enclosure sides or other hens, with access to at least 1.0 square feet of usable floor space per hen.

Exempts covered animals during scientific research, veterinary treatment, transportation, rodeo/fair exhibitions, slaughter, and for gestating sows during the 7 days before expected birth.

Authorizes the department or attorney general to bring civil actions for injunctions against violations; excludes customary animal husbandry defenses and criminal penalties for violations of this section.

Delays applicability to calves raised for veal until October 1, 2012, and to egg-laying hens and gestating sows until 10 years after enactment.