MI HB4332

Establishes comprehensive definitions for animal care standards including "adequate care," "shelter," "sanitary conditions," and "state of good health" for enforcement of animal protection laws.

Creates tiered misdemeanor and felony penalties for animal cruelty violations based on number of animals involved, ranging from 93 days imprisonment and $1,000 fine for one animal to 7 years imprisonment and $10,000 fine for 25+ animals or repeat offenders.

Allows prosecuting attorneys to file civil actions for forfeiture of impounded animals before trial conclusion if they establish probable cause by preponderance of evidence, with hearing required within 14 days.

Prohibits dog tethering unless the tether is at least 3 times the dog's length and attached to appropriate harness or collar, with exceptions for grooming, training, transport, and hunting activities.

Authorizes courts to impose psychiatric or psychological counseling, ban animal ownership (temporary or permanent), order payment of animal care costs, and require consecutive sentencing for animal cruelty convictions; effective March 21, 2019.