SB0294

Crimes: animals; forfeiture of seized animals and restitution for care and treatment of certain forfeited animals; amend. Amends sec. 50b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50b).

Final Passage·7/3/26

Michigan SB0294 amends laws on animal forfeiture and restitution for care of forfeited animals.

Michigan SB0294 amends the state's laws on animal forfeiture and restitution for care of forfeited animals. It outlines procedures for the automatic forfeiture of animals to animal control agencies if certain conditions are met, such as failure to post a security deposit or bond within specified timeframes. The bill also details the process for requesting a hearing to contest forfeiture and the criteria courts use to determine if a security deposit or bond is justified.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 84–24 · Jul 3
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

84 Yea

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24 Nay

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Calendar

Sep 11, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

Sep 4, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

History

Jul 15

Senate

Presented To Governor 7/14/2026 10:50 Am

Jul 3

House

Read A Third Time

Jul 3

House

Passed; Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #293 Yeas 84 Nays 24 Excused 0 Not Voting 2