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Crimes: animals; restitution for care and treatment of certain forfeited animals; impose penalty on ownership of animal to person convicted of certain crimes against animal. Amends sec. 50b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50b).
Key claim: Michigan SB0294 amends the Penal Code to require restitution for care of forfeited animals and prohibit animal ownership for persons convicted of certain animal crimes.
Abstract
(SB0294 · 103rd Legislature) Crimes: animals; restitution for care and treatment of certain forfeited animals; impose penalty on ownership of animal to person convicted of certain crimes against animal. Amends sec. 50b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50b). Latest action (2026-07-03): Ordered Enrolled
Why this matters
Michigan SB0294 amends the Penal Code to require restitution for care of forfeited animals and prohibit animal ownership for persons convicted of certain animal crimes.