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MI HB4785
MI HB4785Animals; dogs; service dogs for veterans; provide grant program. Creates new act.
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Introduced
06/20/2017
06/20/2017
In Committee
12/13/2018
12/13/2018
Crossed Over
12/13/2018
12/13/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
99th Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to establish and implement a veterans service dog grant program; to create a fund; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Veterans Service Dog Act, which creates a grant program within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to provide grants for the acquisition of service dogs for veterans. The bill defines key terms such as "service dog" and "veteran," and specifies the requirements for veterans to apply for and receive grants, including contributing at least 50% of the cost, up to $3,000. The bill also creates the Veterans Service Dog Fund within the state treasury to fund the grant program, with an accumulated principal limitation of $5 million. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will administer the fund and the grant program, and must report on the fund's activities every 5 years.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Veterans, Military Affairs And Homeland Security (on 12/13/2018)
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