VICTORY! SB 356, SB 358, HB 5789
Strengthening Michigan’s Dogfighting Laws
Thank you for helping strengthen dogfighting penalties by prosecuting alleged dogfighters under Michigan’s racketeering statutes, meaning longer prison times and higher fines for those convicted

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These new laws strengthen dogfighting penalties by prosecuting alleged dogfighters under Michigan’s racketeering statutes, meaning longer prison times and higher fines for those convicted. It attacks the economics of dogfighting by allowing the seizure and forfeiture of property associated with dogfighting, creating a strong disincentive for those who are currently profiting richly from this activity. The laws also allow local authorities to declare dogfighting venues a nuisance and close their doors for good.

Sponsors:
SB 356 – Sen. Rick Jones (R-Grand Ledge)
SB 358 – Sen. Steve Bieda (D-Warren)
HB 5789 – Rep. Andrea LaFontaine (R-Columbus Township)

These bills received bipartisan support, and we’d like to thank Sen. Rick Jones, Sen. Steve Bieda and Rep. Andrea LaFontaine for sponsoring these bills, as well as the elected officials who backed this key legislation.

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