2026 House Bill 6172

Animals: animal shelters; cross-references to 1969 PA 287 in public health code; update.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7333 (MCL 333.7333), as amended by 2020 PA 136.

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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. Morgan Foreman (D-33) and seven co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Mike McFall (D-14), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Carol Glanville (D-84), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Denise Mentzer (D-61), Jason Hoskins (D-18) and Phil Skaggs (D-80)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform