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Dossier Legislative passed chamber 03-jul-2026
Passed the Michigan House or Senate, but not yet both — still not law.

Animals: care and treatment; restitution for care and treatment of certain forfeited animals; impose penalties upon owner. Amends sec. 50 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50).

Key claim: Michigan SB0293 amends the Michigan Penal Code to require animal owners to pay restitution for the care and treatment of forfeited animals and imposes additional penalties.

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(SB0293 · 103rd Legislature) Animals: care and treatment; restitution for care and treatment of certain forfeited animals; impose penalties upon owner. Amends sec. 50 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50). Latest action (2026-07-03): Ordered Enrolled

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Michigan SB0293 amends the Michigan Penal Code to require animal owners to pay restitution for the care and treatment of forfeited animals and imposes additional penalties.

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Animals: care and treatment; restitution for care and treatment of certain forfeited animals; impose penalties upon owner. Amends sec. 50 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50).
Stage: passed chamber · legiscan · 03-jul-2026

Michigan SB0293 amends the Michigan Penal Code to require animal owners to pay restitution for the care and treatment of forfeited animals and imposes additional penalties.

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