2013 Senate Bill 285

Increase penalties for certain animal abuse crimes

Introduced in the Senate

March 21, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Steve Bieda (D-9)

To revise a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2007-HB-4551">2008 law</a> that increased the penalties for abusing animals in cases of multiple animals, by increasing the penalties even more, especially for violations involving 25 or more animals, or when the violator has multiple prior offenses.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 17, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 19, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 13, 2013

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 13, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Jan. 29, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.