MI SB0294

Expands restitution requirements for animal cruelty convictions to include costs of investigation, prosecution, seizure, care, housing, veterinary medical care, and disposition (including transfer, euthanasia, or adoption) of the animal victim

Establishes detailed procedures for seizing animals that are victims of animal cruelty, requiring animal control agencies to provide notice to owners within 72 hours and hold animals for 14 days before forfeiture

Creates a security deposit or bond system allowing owners to prevent forfeiture of seized animals by posting funds to cover care costs in 30-day increments until criminal proceedings conclude

Provides owners the right to request a court hearing within 14 days to challenge whether the security deposit or bond requirement is justified or the amount is fair and reasonable, with the court considering the owner's ability to pay

Grants animal control agencies immunity from civil liability for lawful disposition of animals and authorizes euthanasia if a veterinarian determines the animal is injured or diseased beyond recovery or poses a public safety threat