HB 5230 - introduced December 14, 2011 (this legislation is on the move, calls needed to support)
HB 5231 - introduced December 14, 2011
Would create a large-scale commercial breeding kennel license and will enact annual inspections and standards of care and housing. See MHS video.
Position: Support!
Call your state representative and ask them SUPPORT HB 5230 and 5231!
SB 423 - introduced June 9, 2011
SB 424 - introduced June 9, 2011
Would end the use of gas chambers to kill pets in Michigan shelters and end the selling of shelter pets to Class-B dealers who broker lost pets to experimental research laboratories.
Position: Support!
Would ban the lawful ownership of a breed of dog - or any "similar looking" breed of dog - in Michigan.
Position: Oppose!
SB 356 - introduced May 4, 2011
SB 357 - introduced May 4, 2011
SB 358 - introduced May 4, 2011
Position: Support!
Strengthens dog fighting penalties by prosecuting dogfighters under racketeering laws, meaning longer prison times and higher fines for those convicted and allowing for the seizure and forfeiture of property associated with dogfighting venues.
Call your state senator and ask them to SUPPORT SB 356, 357 and 358!
SB 209 - introduced March 2, 2011
SB 210 - introduced March 2, 2011
Position: Oppose!
Would allow the private ownership and breeding of large carnivorous exotic and hybrid animals - presenting a danger to public health and safety while allowing inhumane treatment of these animals.
Click here for the another information resource on animal legislation in Michigan.
