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MI SB0127
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits public bodies (state, local governments, public colleges/universities) from using dogs for experimental purposes that cause pain or distress, including research, testing, or training related to human or animal disease treatment
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Defines pain or distress to include experiments reportable to USDA, procedures that may cause death, injury, fear, or trauma, and invasive procedures such as surgery, implanting devices, or administering experimental drugs
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Exempts veterinary training or clinical research on dogs when the owner consents to treat an existing disease, and standard veterinary procedures like spaying, neutering, or routine medical treatments
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Imposes civil fines of $1,000 to $5,000 per dog per day of violation, enforceable by county prosecutors or the attorney general
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Designates the new section as "Queenie's law" and repeals the existing animal research advisory board provisions (sections 2672 and 2673)
Legislative Description
Animals: care and treatment; conducting of research or training activities on dogs in a manner that causes pain or distress; prohibit. Amends secs. 2674, 2675 & 2678 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2674 et seq.); adds secs. 2670 & 2675a & repeals secs. 2672 & 2673 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2672 & 333.2673).
Animals: care and treatment
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Regulatory Affairs
3/6/2025