MI HB4849

Prohibits research facilities registered with the USDA from using dogs or cats for experimental purposes in a manner that causes pain or distress, including invasive procedures, surgery, implanting medical devices, or administering experimental drugs.

Establishes exceptions allowing owner-consented veterinary training or clinical research for treating existing diseases, and routine veterinary procedures such as spaying, neutering, and standard medical treatment by veterinarians or veterinary students.

Imposes civil fines of $1,000 to $5,000 per animal per day of violation, enforceable by county prosecutors or the attorney general; violations do not preclude criminal charges under other state laws.

Transfers authority for inspecting research facilities from an animal research advisory board to the Department of Public Health and its representatives to ensure compliance with departmental standards.

Directs the Department of Public Health to promulgate rules establishing standards for animal research, fees, use of animals other than dogs and cats, and unclaimed bodies, and repeals existing sections 2672 and 2673.