2026 House Bill 6317

Animals: cats; establishment and promotion of community cat programs; provide for.

A bill to promote the welfare and care of community cats; to promote the establishment and implementation of community cat programs; and to exempt community cats and certain persons from certain statutes and local ordinances concerning the care, treatment, and possession or ownership of cats.

AI Analysis – Experimental

Creates exemptions and guidelines for the humane management of community cats in Michigan, supporting trap-neuter-return programs while maintaining animal welfare protections.

Introduced in the House

Aug. 27, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Jason Morgan (D-23) and five co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Laurie Pohutsky (D-17), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Natalie Price (D-6), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75) and Emily Dievendorf (D-77)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations