Michigan HB4542 amends civil procedure to allow remedies for harm, injury, or death of a service animal.

Michigan HB4542 amends the state's civil procedure laws by adding a new section that allows for damages when a service animal is harmed, injured, or killed. The bill specifies that a person is liable to the animal's owner or handler for economic damages, including the animal's value, equipment costs, care expenses, and more. It also allows for punitive damages if the conduct was intentional or reckless, and attorney fees and costs. Liability applies regardless of whether the conduct was intentional, reckless, or negligent.

Michigan HB4542 amends civil procedure to allow remedies for harm, injury, or death of a service animal.

Michigan HB4542 amends the state's civil procedure laws by adding a new section that allows for damages when a service animal is harmed, injured, or killed. The bill specifies that a person is liable to the animal's owner or handler for economic damages, including the animal's value, equipment costs, care expenses, and more. It also allows for punitive damages if the conduct was intentional or reckless, and attorney fees and costs. Liability applies regardless of whether the conduct was intentional, reckless, or negligent.