Michigan SB0028 revises requirements for housing egg-laying hens, prohibiting confinement in certain systems.

Michigan SB0028 amends the state's animal welfare laws to revise requirements for housing egg-laying hens. The bill prohibits tethering or confining hens in a manner that restricts their movement or natural behaviors, such as lying down, standing up, or fully extending limbs. It defines "cage-free housing systems" as environments where hens can roam freely, access enrichments, and are not in traditional battery cages. The provisions do not apply to certain activities like scientific research or veterinary treatment.

Michigan SB0028 revises requirements for housing egg-laying hens, prohibiting confinement in certain systems.

Michigan SB0028 amends the state's animal welfare laws to revise requirements for housing egg-laying hens. The bill prohibits tethering or confining hens in a manner that restricts their movement or natural behaviors, such as lying down, standing up, or fully extending limbs. It defines "cage-free housing systems" as environments where hens can roam freely, access enrichments, and are not in traditional battery cages. The provisions do not apply to certain activities like scientific research or veterinary treatment.