An act to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “An act to revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at criminal trials; to provide for liability for damages; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 50 (MCL 750.50), as amended by 2019 PA 135.
Amends Michigan's animal welfare laws, redefining terms, outlining care responsibilities, specifying penalties for cruelty, and detailing procedures for animal seizure and forfeiture, while providing immunity for animal control agencies.
Co-sponsored by Sens.
Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
Reported without amendment
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Reported without amendment
Passed in the Senate 29 to 4 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Discharged from committee
Passed in the House 84 to 24 (details)
Motion to give immediate effect
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The motion prevailed by voice vote
Motion to give immediate effect
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The motion prevailed by voice vote
