2012 House Bill 5789 / Public Act 352

Impose new animal fight sanctions

Introduced in the House

July 18, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Andrea LaFontaine (R-32)

To define property on which illegal animal fighting is conducted as a nuisance subject to being closed, and allow moveable property found there to be seized and sold.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Sept. 27, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 27, 2012

Passed in the House 104 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 28, 2012

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Dec. 4, 2012

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To define property on which illegal animal fighting is conducted as a nuisance subject to being closed, and allow moveable property found there to be seized and sold.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 12, 2012