2015 Senate Bill 658

Limit large carnivore breeding to zoos

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 10, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To impose a regulatory regime prescribing extensive and detailed standards of care on keepers and breeders of large carnivores, with exceptions for shelters and some existing owners. The main effect of the bill would be allow five municipal zoos in Michigan (Detroit, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Saginaw and Battle Creek) to breed large carnivores.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Dec. 1, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the Senate 22 to 14 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 1, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture