Michigan HB4732 modifies penalties for harming police dogs, police horses, and search and rescue dogs.

Michigan HB4732 amends the state's penal code to increase penalties for harming police dogs, police horses, and search and rescue dogs. It prohibits intentional killing, causing serious physical harm, or interfering with these animals while they perform their duties. Violators face felony charges with up to 5 years in prison and fines up to $10,000. The bill also specifies that individuals can be charged for other crimes committed during the violation. This amendatory act is known as "Dozer's law" and will take effect 90 days after enactment.

Michigan HB4732 modifies penalties for harming police dogs, police horses, and search and rescue dogs.

Michigan HB4732 amends the state's penal code to increase penalties for harming police dogs, police horses, and search and rescue dogs. It prohibits intentional killing, causing serious physical harm, or interfering with these animals while they perform their duties. Violators face felony charges with up to 5 years in prison and fines up to $10,000. The bill also specifies that individuals can be charged for other crimes committed during the violation. This amendatory act is known as "Dozer's law" and will take effect 90 days after enactment.