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.

Senate Bill 48: Bear Cub Display and Petting at Roadside Zoos
Thursday, January 31, 2013
MHS OPPOSES: This bill would allow for the public handling of bear cubs in places like roadside zoos

Senate Bill 29: Add Bittering Agents to Antifreeze
Thursday, January 31, 2013
MHS SUPPORTS: This legislation would mandate the addition of a bittering agent to antifreeze sold in Michigan, which is toxic to pets

House Bills 4534,4535: Logan's Law
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
MHS SUPPORTS: Bills Would Create Registry of Convicted Animal Abusers

Senate Bills 117, 118: Puppy Protection Act
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
MHS SUPPORTS: Bills Would Regulate Large-Scale Breeders, Crack Down on Puppy Mills

VICTORY! SB 356, SB 358, HB 5789
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Strengthening Michigan's Dogfighting Laws

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