2026 House Bill 6173

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

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 49 (MCL 750.49), as amended by 2019 PA 176.

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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. Mike McFall (D-14) and six co-sponsors

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

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform