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MI HB5580

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Penelope Tsernoglou

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits residential property insurers from considering a dog's breed or breed mix when making decisions about policy cancellation, denial, premium increases, or coverage limitations.

  • Bars insurers from asking about, inquiring into, or investigating the specific breed or breed mix of dogs residing at insured or to-be-insured properties.

  • Insurers may still refuse coverage, cancel policies, or adjust premiums based on sound underwriting and actuarial principles unrelated to dog breed.

  • Applies to residential property liability insurance covering houses, condominiums, cooperatives, apartments, rooms, and commercial multi-unit dwellings.

  • Takes effect January 1, 2027 and applies to policies issued or renewed on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Insurance: insurers; property insurance denial, cancellation, or increased premiums for owners of certain breeds of dogs; prohibit. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 2130a.

Insurance: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/24/2026

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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