HB 4732 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Crimes: animals; penalties for killing or causing serious physical harm to a police dog, police horse, or search and rescue dog; modify. Amends sec. 50c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50c).

HB 4732 increases penalties for harming police and search-and-rescue dogs or horses used in law enforcement. It makes intentionally killing or causing serious physical harm to these animals a felony (up to 5 years in prison or $10,000 fine), while lesser harm or interference during duties is a misdemeanor (up to 1 year or $5,000 fine), or a felony if committed during another crime. The law applies specifically to animals trained and deployed by Michigan law enforcement agencies for police or search-and-rescue operations. It does not affect other animals or alter existing penalties for unrelated offenses.
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Jul 2025
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Introduced Jul 15, 2025 Last action Jul 22, 2025
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Jul 15, 2025
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referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Jul 15, 2025
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introduced by Representative Rep. Jennifer Conlin
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