MI HB5090

Prohibits individuals employed by, contracted by, or directed by public bodies from conducting research or training activities on dogs in a manner that causes pain or distress.

Prohibits breeding, purchasing, transporting, housing, feeding, or maintaining dogs for use in research or training activities that cause pain or distress.

Defines pain or distress activities as those involving procedures that would reasonably cause more than slight or momentary pain in humans, or activities reportable to the U.S. Department of Agriculture under specified regulations.

Exempts nonlethal clinical research or veterinary training conducted with the dog's guardian's consent from the prohibition.

Establishes civil penalties of $5,000 to $10,000 per animal per day of violation, with the attorney general authorized to bring enforcement actions and recover fines, costs, and attorney fees.

Takes effect October 1, 2020.