Animal Legislation
Help Address Animal Welfare Issues In Our State and Beyond

For over a century, the Michigan Humane Society has taken a leadership role in affecting legislation to address animal welfare issues in our state.  Join the Michigan Humane Society's Legislative Action Network and help lobby for legislation to address animal welfare issues in Michigan.  You will receive updates and alerts letting you know when and how you can take action. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of animals throughout Michigan.

House Bills 5230, 5231: Puppy Protection Act
Monday, January 16, 2012
MHS SUPPORTS: Bills Would Regulate Large-Scale Breeders, Crack Down on Puppy Mills

Senate Bills 891, 892: Puppy Protection Act
Monday, January 16, 2012
MHS SUPPORTS: Bills Would Regulate Large-Scale Breeders, Crack Down on Puppy Mills

SB 356, 357 358: Strengthening Michigan's Dogfighting Laws
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
MHS SUPPORTS: Help strengthen dogfighting penalties by prosecuting alleged dogfighters under Michigan's racketeering statutes, meaning longer prison times and higher fines for those convicted

SB 209 & 210: Private Ownership of Exotic Animals
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
MHS OPPOSES: Help MHS Oppose the Private Ownership of Exotic Animals in Michigan

SB 162 & HB 4297: MHS Animal Friendly License Plate
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
MHS SUPPORTS: Help Create a Specialty License Plate to Support Community Projects

Open Letter to Dog Breeders and Purebred Dog Fanciers in Michigan
Friday, January 28, 2011
Join MHS in Establishing Much-Needed Oversight for Large-Scale Commercial Dog Breeding Establishments in Michigan