MI SB0657

Adds new definitions including "animal control agency," "indigent" (based on public assistance, housing status, or income below 140% of federal poverty guideline), and "service animal" to animal cruelty statute.

Revises animal seizure and forfeiture procedures to require notice within 72 hours, allow owners 14 days to post security deposits/bonds to prevent forfeiture, and establish court hearings within 21 days to determine if bond requirements are justified and reasonable.

Requires courts to find bonds not justified if owner/possessor is indigent or has substantial financial hardship, and presumes substantial hardship for those incarcerated or in residential treatment facilities.

Expands restitution requirements to include investigation costs, prosecution costs, seizure costs, and care/housing/veterinary costs for seized animals, unless previously paid through security deposits.

Clarifies that seized animals must be held for at least 14 days, can be transferred/adopted/humanely euthanized after forfeiture, and establishes procedures for euthanasia based on medical condition or public safety threat.