2018 House Bill 5645 / Public Act 282

Permit “courtroom support dogs” in court

Introduced in the House

Feb. 28, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Tom Barrett (R-71)

To require courts to permit a witness to have a “courtroom support dog” and handler present when testifying.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 1, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 15, 2018

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 16, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 30, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 12, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To require courts to permit a witness to have a “courtroom support dog” and handler present when testifying.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 28, 2018