2026 House Bill 6168

Animals: animal shelters; cross-references to 1969 PA 287 in dog law of 1919; update.

A bill to amend 1919 PA 339, entitled "Dog law of 1919," by amending section 14a (MCL 287.274a), as amended by 2022 PA 120.

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House Bills 6167 through 6174 significantly expands and standardizes licensing, inspection, and animal welfare requirements for pet shops, animal shelters, and dog breeding kennels in Michigan, introducing new regulatory categories, stricter health standards, and enhanced oversight mechanisms.

Introduced in the House

July 3, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Phil Skaggs (D-80) and five co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Carol Glanville (D-84), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Mike McFall (D-14) and Jason Hoskins (D-18)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform