MI HB4732

Creates a new offense for killing or causing serious physical harm to a police dog, police horse, or search and rescue dog while committing or attempting to commit a crime, punishable as a felony with up to 2 years imprisonment, fine up to $10,000, or both

Maintains existing penalties for intentionally killing or causing serious physical harm to these animals (felony, up to 5 years imprisonment, fine up to $10,000, or both)

Preserves misdemeanor penalties for intentionally causing physical harm or harassing/interfering with police dogs, horses, or search and rescue dogs (up to 1 year imprisonment, fine up to $5,000, or both)

Retains enhanced felony penalties when physical harm or interference occurs while committing another crime (up to 2 years imprisonment, fine up to $15,000, or both)

Designates the legislation as "Dozer's law" and takes effect 90 days after enactment