MI SB0783

Requires child protective services (CPS) employees investigating suspected child abuse or neglect to immediately report suspected animal abuse or neglect to an animal control officer or law enforcement officer if reasonable cause exists.

Mandates CPS employees file a written report within 72 hours of the oral report, including animal description, owner/keeper information, and details that might assist authorities in establishing cause and manner of the animal abuse or neglect.

Protects CPS employees who make good faith reports from civil or criminal liability, except for negligent acts causing personal injury or death, and keeps their identity confidential except with consent or judicial process.

Establishes criminal penalties for CPS employees who knowingly fail to report suspected animal abuse or neglect: up to 93 days imprisonment or $500 fine for first violation.

Establishes criminal penalties for CPS employees who knowingly make false animal abuse reports: misdemeanor (up to 93 days or $100 fine) if report would be misdemeanor; felony (lesser of stated penalty or 4 years/$$2,000 fine) if report would be felony.

Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon enactment of Senate Bill No. 782.