Michigan · 2025-2026
SB 294
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).
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Michigan SB 294 amends section 50b of the 1931 PA 328 to impose a penalty on the ownership of an animal for persons convicted of certain crimes against animals. The bill also addresses restitution for the care and treatment of certain forfeited animals.
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Sponsors + 5 cosponsors
- Dayna Polehanki Democratic lead
- Erika Geiss Democratic
- Paul Wojno Democratic
- Rosemary Bayer Democratic
- Stephanie Chang Democratic
- Sue Shink Democratic
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PASSED ROLL CALL # 230 YEAS 29 NAYS 4 EXCUSED 4 NOT VOTING 0 | upper | pass | 29 | 4 | 4 | Sep 18, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |