2026 House Bill 6170

Animals: animal shelters; cross-references to 1969 PA 287 in wolf-dog cross act; update.

A bill to amend 2000 PA 246, entitled "Wolf-dog cross act," by amending section 2 (MCL 287.1002), as amended by 2019 PA 137.

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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. Erin Byrnes (D-15) and five co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Carol Glanville (D-84), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Mike McFall (D-14), Jason Hoskins (D-18) and Phil Skaggs (D-80)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform