HB5360

Animals: care and treatment; restitution for care and treatment of certain forfeited animals; impose penalties upon owner. Amends sec. 50 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50).

Introduced·12/11/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5360 amends animal cruelty laws to impose penalties on owners and require restitution for animal care costs.

Michigan HB5360 amends existing laws to strengthen penalties for animal cruelty and ensure restitution for the care and treatment of animals involved in such cases. The bill imposes fines and imprisonment for those found guilty of animal cruelty, with increased penalties for repeat offenders and those who abuse multiple animals. It also mandates that owners pay for the costs incurred by animal control agencies in caring for seized animals, including veterinary care and housing.

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History

Dec 16, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/11/2025

Dec 11, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Joseph Aragona

Dec 11, 2025

House

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