SB0200

Food: service establishments; outdoor seating at restaurants; allow dogs to be present. Amends secs. 1105, 3113 & 6101 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.1105 et seq.).

Introduced·3/20/25
Introduced Text

Allows dogs in outdoor dining areas of food service establishments in Michigan.

The bill amends Michigan's food service establishment regulations to permit dogs in outdoor dining areas under specific conditions. Local governments may enforce more restrictive rules. Establishments must notify the local health department of their intent to allow dogs and adhere to guidelines, including maintaining a dog-free zone, cleaning up waste, and ensuring dogs do not contact food or surfaces. Customers are liable for their dogs' actions, and establishments can deny entry to dogs or customers. The bill also includes definitions and modifies sections of the food code.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Reported Favorably Without Amendment 11/13/2025

5 Yea

DRDDR

2 Nay

DD

Calendar

Nov 13, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Economic and Community Development

Oct 30, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Economic and Community Development

History

May 14

Senate

Reported By Committee Of The Whole Favorably Without Amendment(s)

May 14

Senate

Placed On Order Of Third Reading

Dec 2, 2025

Senate

Reported Favorably Without Amendment 11/13/2025