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MI SB0283

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dayna Polehanki

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Origin

Senate

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Stealing or taking a dog without the owner's consent becomes a misdemeanor under the Michigan Penal Code
  • Penalty includes imprisonment for up to 1 year, a fine between $500 and $1,500, or both
  • Repeals existing Section 8 of 1939 PA 309 (MCL 287.308), which previously addressed dog-related offenses
  • Sponsored by Senators Polehanki and Bayer and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs on May 6, 2025

Legislative Description

Animals: dogs; penalties for stealing or holding a dog; increase. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 357c & repeals sec. 8 of 1939 PA 309 (MCL 287.308).

Crimes: animals

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Regulatory Affairs

5/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Affairs5/6/2025

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