MI HB4704

Defines "animal control agency" to include animal control shelters, animal protection shelters, and law enforcement agencies, and adds definition of "service animal" to include dogs and individually trained miniature horses as defined in federal regulations.

Requires immediate forfeiture of animals to animal control agencies when owners or possessors are alleged to violate animal cruelty provisions, unless the defendant posts security deposit or bond within specified timeframes to cover care costs.

Establishes notice requirements for animal seizures, including 72-hour notice to owners describing the animal, seizure circumstances, holding location, and option to post security deposit or bond within 14 days or request a hearing.

Expands restitution requirements to include investigation costs, prosecution costs, seizure costs, care costs, housing costs, veterinary medical care costs, and disposition costs (transfer, euthanasia, or adoption) of seized animals.

Authorizes animal control agencies to humanely euthanize seized animals if a licensed veterinarian determines the animal is injured, diseased beyond recovery, or suffering inhumanely, or if a court finds the animal lacks useful purpose or poses a public safety threat.