HB4732

Crimes: animals; penalties for killing or causing serious physical harm to a police dog, police horse, or search and rescue dog; modify. Amends sec. 50c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50c).

Introduced·7/15/25
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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.

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History

Jul 22, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 07/15/2025

Jul 15, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Jennifer Conlin

Jul 15, 2025

House

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