Crimes: domestic violence; common household pets in certain shelter programs; provide for. Amends secs. 1 & 7 of 1978 PA 389 (MCL 400.1501 & 400.1507).
This bill requires Michigan domestic violence shelters receiving state funds to provide supportive services for common household pets, including pet shelter. It amends the domestic violence prevention law to add "supportive services for common household pets, including shelter" as one of the required service options. Shelters must either provide at least three of these services (including pet care) or help victims access them. This directly affects state-funded domestic violence shelters and their clients who own pets, addressing a common barrier to seeking safety.
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in committee
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Introduction
Dec 2025
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Governor
Introduced Dec 18, 2025
Last action Dec 23, 2025
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Dec 18, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Judiciary
lower
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Kimberly Edwards
lower
1 primary · 18 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Kimberly Edwards
DDemocratic
Co
Betsy Coffia
DDemocratic
Co
Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
Co
Donavan McKinney
DDemocratic
Co
Dylan Wegela
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Dievendorf
DDemocratic
Co
Erin Byrnes
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Morgan
DDemocratic
Co
Jaz Martus
DDemocratic
Co
Joey Andrews
DDemocratic
Co
Julie Brixie
DDemocratic
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