2015 Senate Bill 299 / Public Act 145

Expand scope of service dog law

Introduced in the Senate

April 28, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Margaret O’Brien (R-20)

To revise the law that exempts seeing-eye and other service dogs from canine license fees, so that it reflects the proposal in Senate Bill 298 to expand the range of disabilities covered by this and related service animal laws.

Referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security

June 16, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 18, 2015

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 18, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs

Sept. 10, 2015

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 7, 2015

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To revise the law that exempts seeing-eye and other service dogs from canine license fees, so that it reflects the proposal in Senate Bill 298 to expand the range of disabilities covered by this and related service animal laws.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 20, 2015